Beginning Thursday, August 6, Beaufort County Public Works will partner with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to remove three derelict boats from the Alljoy Public Boat Landing. Equipment will be staged at the removal site Wednesday, August 5.

During the removal process there will be periods of time when the parking lot and ramp may be closed to traffic. Crews will work as quickly as possible so not to delay those using the facility unnecessarily. Beaufort County urges citizens and boaters to be patient during the removal process as we work to keep Beaufort County's rivers clean. 

Abandoned and derelict vessels are a chronic problem along the South Carolina coast. In addition to direct impact on fragile marsh and benthic habitat, Abandoned vessels diminish the safe recreational use of our waterways and are a visual blight on the landscape. SCDNR works with local and regional agencies to address this issue. Abandoned boats can be reported here. 

A complete list of Beaufort County boat landings can be found here.

For more information, please contact Beaufort County Public Works at 843-255-2800.