The Day the Shrimp Boat Saved the Lowcountry
A battle fought for the soul of Beaufort County, SC.
One of the defining environmental showdowns in South Carolina’s history, and a pivotal chapter in Beaufort County’s identity, kept our waters clean.
At its heart, it’s the tale of how a diverse, unexpected coalition — from Gullah shrimpers to Hilton Head developers, from retired CIA and oil executives to women activists and young marchers — came together to defend the Lowcountry’s marshes, waters, and way of life against a powerful industrial giant.
The BASF Battle: When the Tide Turned for the Lowcountry
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