3/13/25 4:00 PM Update – 

The prescribed burn that began earlier today in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve is nearing completion. Crews will remain onsite to monitor the area and conduct clean-up. As a reminder, parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.

3/13/15 UPDATE- The prescribed burn referenced below, near Lake Joe, is proceeding and should be completed by late afternoon. There is a possibility parts of the community may see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.

3/12/25- A prescribed burn has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 13, beginning between 10:00 AM and noon. 

The Forest Preserve will remain open, but there will be a restricted area near Lake Joe (click here to view map).  Please note this restricted area surrounds the Shell Ring (i.e., there will be no access to the Shell Ring during the burn). 

This schedule is based on the most current weather forecast, and the decision to conduct the burn will not be made until closer to 10:00 AM tomorrow morning. Updates will be posted at seapinesliving.com/prescribedburn.