Edisto Beach Loggerhead Turtle Project
EBLTP consists of a group of dedicated volunteers who spend their mornings and evenings during turtle season walking the town’s beaches to locate, mark, and protect our sea turtle nests and hatchlings.
Established in 1982, the organization is a registered 501(c)(3) in South Carolina and obtains annual authorization from the SC DNR to perform conservation activities.
The Edisto Beach Loggerhead Turtle Project is entirely staffed by trained volunteers. Training guidelines for team members monitoring sea turtle activity are in accordance with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. All members receive extensive training related to beach monitoring, nest relocation, and nest inventories.
Volunteer
For volunteer opportunities, please check back with us at the beginning of March for the 2026 Turtle season. All new volunteers must be able to commit to the entire nesting season. Unfortunately, no short term positions are available. Check the “You Can Help” tab for other ways you can help Edisto Beach Sea Turtles!
Donate
You can make a difference on Edisto Beach and all over the world by donating to support the preservation of loggerhead sea turtles.
by Ron Scroggy