10/21/2026 - Charleston County Greenbelt Advisory Board

The Charleston County Greenbelt Advisory Board met on October 21, 2026, to review FY27 summer-cycle applications. The board considered land acquisitions, conservation easements, and public-access projects funded through the Greenbelt program—not competitive bids or vendor selections. Staff reported nine applications and approximately $15.7 million in rural requests against $14.9 million available, with potential short-term forward spending. A board member noted that the projects advanced for County Council consideration represented more than 3,000 acres and over $16 million in Greenbelt funding, including substantial South Carolina Conservation Bank contributions.

The board approved several projects, including the $10 million request for the 2,364-acre Aviset tract; conservation and recreation projects involving Dunan, Maxi Farm, Ace Basin, Tupelo Trail, and the Bunkham property; and other applications discussed during the meeting. The Dunan approval included a condition requiring any anticipated $1 million federal grant reimbursement to be returned to the Greenbelt program. One debated project received a split vote, with seven in favor and three opposed; the transcript does not clearly identify that project or capture the final disposition of every application. The Town of Somerville’s $66,500 request was presented, but the transcript ends before a vote is recorded.