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Partnering with private land owners to permanently protect their land legacy. The PDLT was formed in 1999 to serve five counties in the upper Pee Dee Region.

Governed by a geographically representative board, the organization has expanded its focus area to include nine counties from the SC state line to the Atlantic Ocean: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg. Additionally, PDLT considers land protection projects in the entire Pee Dee watershed in South Carolina.

05/29/2026

It was a Beautiful Day For A Paddle!

Conway was the setting for PDLT’s latest spring paddle. Participants were able to navigate the rich, black waters of Conway’s oldest thoroughfare, the Waccamaw River, taking in views of historic downtown and Riverwalk Park. The paddle was a bit of a history lesson, as guides pointed out significant structures such as bridges and train trestles and how the river has been so important to the city of Conway. The scenic route lent itself to be the backdrop for many native plants and wildlife that were seen on the trip. The paddle ended with a delicious lunch from Conway Outpost at the Conway Marina.

Be sure to catch us on our next adventure on one of the many beautiful waterways that the make the P*e Dee Watershed such a special place! To see all of the photos from the day visit our website here : https://bit.ly/4viXAid

Photo credit to Anita Dodd Margulies.

05/27/2026

PDLT lost a beloved family member on April 20th with the passing of Kenneth Lupo. Kenneth’s wife, Farris, joined our PDLT staff in 2021 and like with all of our staff members, her husband, Kenneth, and two sons, Baze and Kash quickly became an intricate part of our PDLT family. Kenneth had an infectious grin, easy-going demeanor and a deep southern drawl that made anyone who met him smile. He had a true heart of gold, never met a stranger, and was always the first to lend a helping hand. From parking cars at PDLT fundraisers, fixing things around the office, feeding staff while working late nights in preparation for events, to helping out with a construction project at a staff member’s house, Kenneth was always the first to volunteer to help do whatever needed to be done to support PDLT and all of our staff. We often teased him that he was our best “paid” volunteer, as he loved the cookies from our fundraisers and we always sent him home with a container full!

Please Save-the-Date – June 2nd, 10:30am-3pm, for ‘A Meal that Means More - LUPO Chicken Bog’, at Holt Bros BBQ, 2081 W Evans St, Florence. The Holt Bros BBQ family is most generously donating 100% of proceeds to help Farris and her sons navigate life without him.

Email Shannon Copes for more information at [email protected]

05/20/2026

Protecting land means protecting the future of our community. 🌳

From wildlife habitats to the places we explore and enjoy, conservation plays a vital role in keeping our region strong and sustainable.

05/19/2026

PDLT lost a beloved family member on April 20th with the passing of Kenneth Lupo. Kenneth’s wife, Farris, joined our PDLT staff in 2021 and like with all of our staff members, her husband, Kenneth, and two sons, Baze and Kash quickly became an intricate part of our PDLT family. Kenneth had an infectious grin, easy-going demeaner and a deep southern draw that made anyone who met him smile. He had a true heart of gold, never met a stranger, and was always the first to lend a helping hand. From parking cars at PDLT fundraisers, to fixing things around the office, feeding staff while working late nights in preparation for events, to helping out with a construction project at a staff member’s house, Kenneth was always the first to volunteer to help do whatever needed to be done to support PDLT and all of our staff. We often teased him that he was our best “paid” volunteer, as he loved the cookies from our fundraisers and we always sent him home with a container full!

Please Save-the-Date – June 2nd, 10:30am-3pm, for ‘A Meal that Means More - LUPO Chicken Bog’, at Holt Bros BBQ, 2081 W Evans St, Florence. The Holt Bros BBQ family is most generously donating 100% of proceeds to help Farris and her sons navigate life without him. See Pre-Order form for 10+ plates in photos below.

Kenneth’s Obituary - https://www.cookefuneral.com/obituaries/james-lupo

05/12/2026

Celebrate Bike to Work Day by taking the scenic route. 🚴‍♀️

Choosing to ride not only supports your health, but also helps protect the natural spaces we all enjoy. Every ride is a step toward a healthier community and environment.

05/09/2026

Come by and learn about conservation easements at today’s Flytrap Festival Conservation Fair with PDLT’s Land Conservation Steward, Dawson Francis!
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05/05/2026

Today is Palmetto Giving Day, and your gift to P*e Dee Land Trust goes twice as far.

A generous donor is matching every donation dollar for dollar through 6pm tomorrow night. That's double the impact for the land, waters, and natural places we work to protect across the P*e Dee Watershed.

New to PDLT? A donation today makes you a member for the year. Already a member but need to renew your membership? This is the perfect time to renew and double your support.

The match ends at midnight tomorrow night. Donate now: https://bit.ly/3SlLG5u
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05/01/2026

PDLT was proud to participate last week in SC Land Trust Network’s lobby day – Land Legacy Leaders Day. More than 50 land trust staff and board, along with conservation easement landowners, gathered at the Statehouse to be recognized for their contributions to the state's quality of life and to thank local House and Senate members for their support of the legislation that is critical to our work.

PDLT’s Executive Director, Lyles Cooper, was honored to present Governor Henry McMaster the Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award on behalf of the SC Land Trust Network (Lyles currently serves as the Board Chairman for the SCLTN).

Read More: https://www.scltn.org/governor-mcmaster-honored-with-inaugural-palmetto-conservation-leadership-award

04/23/2026

Small actions make a big impact. 🌱

Whether you share our mission, attend an event, or support conservation efforts, you help protect the P*e Dee region for future generations.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎💚

Today is a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us and the responsibility we share to protect it. From our rivers and wetlands to the forests and open spaces we love, every acre matters.

Together, we can preserve these places for generations to come.

Address

448 W Cheves Street
Florence, SC
29501

Website

http://www.peedeelandtrust.org/

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