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Whether its a quiet hour spent paddling with friends an extended trip spanning several days in remote headwaterstretches or a kids fishing trip with Grandpa the Edisto offers opportunities to immerse yourself in nature. A robust and sustainable local economy provides an improved standard of living and quality of life for current and future Edisto River Basin residents. The Edisto River is the longest freeflowing blackwater river in the United States and the only major South Carolina river contained entirely within South Carolinas boundaries. The Edisto watersheds Blackwaterregion maintains its rural character enjoyinga bounty of natural beauty and rich cultural resources.