Spring Island Blogs

Rice Gates Installation (11/7-11/8)

The rice gates are going to be installed at the Shrimp Pond this Monday & Tuesday.  This is a fascinating process to watch!  This operation must occur at low tide which is at noon so the most interesting time to watch will be between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  each day. On Monday, the best place to view the activity is by parking on the cul-de-sac of Shrimp Pond Circle and walking down the trail easement to the pond.  On Tuesday, park along Walker House Landing and walk down the trail easement that  leads to the fishing dock.  Each day we will gather at a location along the edge of the pond that provides the best vantage point and will describe what the crew is doing and how rice gates work.

Chris Marsh, Ph.D.
Executive Director
LowCountry Institute
(843) 987-4154
www.lowcountryinstitute.org