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  Ashley River Elementary - About Our School
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School is a magnet school of District 10 (West Ashley) in the Charleston County School District.
Ashley River offers a strong academic curriculum which is infused by the arts.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, in partnership with parents and community, will provide all students the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through an arts integrated academic curriculum providing relevant, diverse, and challenging learning experiences in a safe and positive environment.
www.geocities.com /ashleyriver1999/about.html   (453 words)

  
 Coastal Condo Living.com: Ashley River Commons: Charleston, SC
Ashley River Commons: Charleston, SC As the local saying goes, the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean.
Ashley River Commons' waterfront is located within the area of the Ashley River designated a South Carolina Scenic River in June 1998.
To enjoy water activities on the Ashley River, there is a boat ramp with 120-foot dock with a 20' x 20' fixed pier head and a 10' x 40' floating dock.
www.coastalcondoliving.com /ashley_commons.php   (556 words)

  
 Ashley Scenic River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Ashley River was nominated for scenic river status by the private, nonprofit Ashley River Conservation Coalition.
The mission of the Ashley Scenic River Advisory Council is to promote ongoing stewardship of the Ashley River to protect and enhance its natural, cultural, and scenic qualities for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
The Ashley River is perhaps unparralled in its unique combination of historical significance and natural resource value as a relatively undisturbed tidal ecosystem.
www.dnr.sc.gov /water/envaff/river/ashley_scenic.htm   (1284 words)

  
 Utah History Encyclopedia
The Green River was known to the Shoshone Indians as the Seeds-kee-dee-Agie, or Prairie Hen River.
The vast majority of the land found in the Green River basin is controlled by the federal government; private lands are largely limited to bottoms along the river itself, used for agriculture, and to townsites.
The Green River is the largest of all of Utah's streams and is central to the history of the state in terms of its exploration and development.
www.media.utah.edu /UHE/g/GREENRIVER,THE.html   (2327 words)

  
 White River cottages, cabins, lodging, accomodations - Ashley's River Retreat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Ashley's River Retreat is a comfortable private riverfront home on a quiet riverside street.
It is 8 miles downstream from Bull Shoals Dam on the Baxter County (east) side of the White River.
That is why he furnished the River Retreat with a long list of conveniences ranging from a 21 spice collection in the fully equipped kitchen, to the complete entertainment system featuring a Kenwood stereo system with a 5 disc CD changer, DVD player, and 100s of TV channels.
www.whiteriver.net /ashleys   (1210 words)

  
 Archived -- Chapter One - Ashley River Elementary School
You know the Ashley River Elementary School is different the minute you walk into it.
Ashley River reaches this generation with an active learning environment emphasizing an interdisciplinary arts curriculum.
Ashley River officials point out that performance on nationally normed tests such as the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills puts their students above national, state, and local averages in all areas.
www.ed.gov /pubs/PrisonersOfTime/PoTSchool/chap1-1.html   (515 words)

  
 AgentOwned Realty Co., Preferred Group - Mike Terry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Ashley River Commons spent $50,000 to upgrade an existing center, which includes a clubhouse, swimming pool and three tennis courts.
Ashley River Commons charges a $150-a-month regime fee that covers maintenance, landscaping and property and casualty insurance.
Ashley River Commons is just past Jericho on the Ashley and north of Michaux Parkway.
www.realestatecharlestonarea.com /ashleyrivercommons   (1191 words)

  
 Selenium Contamination and Remediation at Stewart Lake Waterfowl Management Area and Ashley Creek, Middle Green River ...
Ashley Creek and flood water from the Green River were the principal sources of water to the lake until 1981.
Wetlands adjacent to Ashley Creek near U.S. Highway 40 provide considerable wildlife habitat, and the endangered razorback sucker and Colorado pikeminnow are known to inhabit the Green River near the mouth of Ashley Creek (Stephens and others, 1992).
The NIWQP was not asked to participate in the remediation of Ashley Creek because the source of selenium was not related to a DOI irrigation project; however, NIWQP scientists identified the selenium problem in Ashley Creek and helped to determine that the source of selenium in the creek was leakage from the Vernal sewage lagoons.
pubs.usgs.gov /fs/fs-031-03   (3449 words)

  
 See America's Byways - Ashley River Road - South Carolina
The Ashley River Road passes by three national historic landmarks: Old Saint Andrew's Church, Drayton Hall, and Middleton Place; and it traverses a National Register Historic District that traces the history of European and African settlement, commerce and industry from their colonial origins to the present.
As you embark from Charleston and begin to travel the Ashley River Road, you may be surprised at how much history and scenic charm this ten-mile (16 km) stretch of road has to offer.
Drayton Hall is the only pre-Revolutionary plantation house remaining on the Ashley River Road and is noted for the exceptional handcrafted detail and the beautiful restoration that has put the mansion in near original condition.
www.seeamerica.org /byways/html/byways_pages/SCashley.html   (447 words)

  
 Ashley River (South Carolina) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ashley River is a river in South Carolina, rising from the Wassamassaw and Great Cypress Swamps in Western Berkeley County.
The river was named for Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury and chief Lord Proprietor of the Carolina Colony.
Charleston was founded on the western bank of the Ashley in 1670 (at Charles Towne Landing), before moving across to its current peninsular location ten years later.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ashley_River_(South_Carolina)   (169 words)

  
 Santee River Basin - Ashley Cooper
Of the half a million acres in the Cooper River Basin, 52.7% is forested land, 15.8% is water, 14.5% is forested wetland, 8.3% is urban land, 4.1% is scrub/shrub land, 2.6% is agricultural land, 1.6% is nonforested wetland, and 0.4% is barren land.
There are a total of 239.6 stream miles in the Ashley River Basin, together with 4,232.0 acres of lake waters, and 32,701.9 acres of estuarine areas.
The Ashley River accepts drainage from several streams including Dorchester Creek, and communicates with the Stono River by way of Elliot Cut before draining into the Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.
www.scdhec.net /water/shed/acooper.html   (303 words)

  
 CC&T to develop 24-acre river tract   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
If all goes according to plan, the parcel DeMoura was visiting—located just north of the intersection of Ashley River Road and Bees Ferry Road, said to be one of the last pieces of undeveloped riverfront land in the Ashley River Historic District—will be marketed beginning in January as the Ashley River Club.
Mark Findura, president of Carlisle Realty Group, said the Ashley River Club is only the first of several projects his company plans to undertake in the Charleston area.
Standing beneath a lush canopy of trees, DeMoura predicted the Ashley River Club would be developed relatively quickly thanks to the capitalization of the partnership.
www.charlestonbusiness.com /current/12_22/news/7799-1.html   (837 words)

  
 The Ashley River Canoe Trail
During 1995 and 1996, South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology staff and trained volunteers recorded a number of vessels located on the banks of the Ashley River near Summerville, South Carolina.
The river trail is an approximately six-mile tidal float trip by canoe offering captivating views of historic shipwrecks, wharves, old river houses and modern waterside homes.
  In the upper reaches, the river is narrow and twisting with many overhangs continuing into an estuarine area comprised of a labyrinth of golden swampland.
www.cas.sc.edu /sciaa/staff/amerc/AshleyRiverCanoeTrail.htm   (709 words)

  
 Wildernet - Ashley River Road
Description - Mention of the Ashley River Road in South Carolina evokes images of ancient live oaks, Spanish moss stirring in a warm summer breeze, and elegant brick gates that hint at the architectural splendor found at the end of shaded drives.
The Ashley River Road in South Carolina is a national treasure.
In the early twentieth century, the Ashley River Road was one of the first recognized scenic automobile touring routes in the country.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=BWY13794&CU_ID=1   (449 words)

  
 West Ashley Real Estate | Locale
The city limits of Charleston extend across the Ashley River to an area known to locals as West Ashley.
In fact, it is the place where the English colonists established the first permanent settlement in the Carolinas in 1670 along the banks of the Ashley River.
But amidst this historic fabric, West Ashley is a thriving urban community with a population that has more than doubled since 1960 – a testament to the area’s livability.
www.coastalcharlestonrealestate.com /westashleyscrealestate.php   (376 words)

  
 Waimakariri District : Ashley & Sefton - Ashley River, Ashley Forest, Wooded Gully, Blowhard & Richardson Tracks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Ashley is a quiet village on the banks of the Ashley River, just minutes away from its busy neighbour, Rangiora.
The picturesque Ashley River looks very inviting on a bright summer’s day and locals make the most of the swimming holes and picnic spots along the willow-lined banks.
The Ashley Forest is tailor-made for mountain biking and horse trekking and fine weekends see tough adventurers accelerating downhill on wobbly wheels or riding high on the hoof.
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /waimakariri/ashley-sefton.html   (369 words)

  
 KayakGuide.com - Ashley River, Old Dorchester
Just after the intersection with Route 259, follow signs to Ashley River access at Ladson Road to the Herbert Jessen public boat launch on the west side of Route 642.
We paddled up the river (to the right) past Old Dorchester on the right bank, historic homes, natural areas, and finally, newer waterfront developments.
The site is on the eastern bank of the river about a quarter of a mile northwest of the launch point.
www.kayakguide.com /AshleyDr.htm   (311 words)

  
 Coastal Condo Living.com: Hidden River on the Ashley: Charleston, SC
Located just off Dorchester Road, conveniently located in the very heart of the Charleston Lowcountry, The Park at Rivers Edge is a perfect community located on the Ashley River, which offers wonderful amenities including a pool, tennis courts, a clubhouse and play park for a small regime fee.
Hidden River on the Ashley @ The Park at Rivers Edge is located on 75 acres that stretches between Dorchester Road and the Ashley River.
Hidden River on the Ashley offers 2 and 3 bedroom floor plans that range in price from $132,900 to $175,900.
www.coastalcondoliving.com /sc_hidden_river_ashley.php   (490 words)

  
 Kennedy Center: Millennium Stage Artist Details: Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School (Charleston, SC) presents The Ashley River Unichorus performing popular choral pieces together with a bilingual production of “The Three Little Pigs” or “Los Tres Cerditos Y El Lobo Feroz” by The Ashley River Drama Troupe.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School integrates arts education into its curriculum through a variety of art literacy programs including bi-weekly string instrument lessons, audition-only arts clubs, and drama, ballet, music, and art instruction.
The Ashley River PTA raises approximately $10,000 annually to match funds provided by the Arts Commission to support and maintain the art literacy program.
www.kennedy-center.org /programs/millennium/artist_detail.cfm?artist_id=ASHRIVCREA   (311 words)

  
 USNews.com: Culture: Charleston's Ashley River plantations
Room rates range from $139 to $199 per night, depending on the season and day of the week (spring weekends are the most costly).
Drayton Hall, about 8 miles south of Middleton on the Ashley River Road, was built by John Drayton in 1742; it is possibly the oldest example of Georgian Palladian architecture in the United States.
Basic admission is $14 for adults; the house tour, boat or tram ride, and the cypress swamp are all an additional $7 each, or $42 for the package.
usnews.com /usnews/culture/articles/050625/25charlestonweb.htm?...   (612 words)

  
 Brooks Family » Blog Archive » Bridge over the Ashley River, (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Ashley River is a braided river and the terrain shifts around so much that when you come back after a couple of weeks it looks completely different.
He and I like to throw stones into the river or see if we can hit the occasional stick floating by.
This entry was posted on Sunday, June 20th, 2004 at 7:30 pm and is filed under Uncategorized.
brooksnz.com.cob-web.org:8888 /wordpress/2004/06/20/bridge-over-the-ashley-river   (121 words)

  
 West Ashley SC
West Ashley SC West Ashley refers to the area west of the Charleston peninsula, bordered by the Ashley River and Intracoastal Waterway.
West Ashley is the oldest suburb in Charleston and the closest to town.
Boating on the Ashley River is popular, and homes on deep water lots are in high demand.
www.gardenerguides.com /CharlestonPage-Neighborhoods-WA.htm   (425 words)

  
 Camping ground accommodation, holiday park and cabins at Ashley Gorge Holiday Park in Oxford, Christchurch, New Zealand
Whether you are picnicking for a day or staying for a week, hosts Brian and Heather Norton look forward to welcoming you to their park and sharing this beautiful piece of native bush, birds and river in the heart of the Oxford district.
Kids of all ages enjoy river play and can spend hours splashing about as over half of the riverbed are shallows.
Ashley Gorge offers the ideal relaxation stop in a spacious and beautiful setting.
www.ashleygorgeholidaypark.co.nz   (925 words)

  
 Ashley Scenic River Advisory Council — Lowcountry Open Land Trust
In 1998-1999 the Lowcountry Open Land Trust supported the designation of the Ashley River as a State Scenic River.
In addition to historic significance, the Ashley River provides a diversity of natural habitats from freshwater forested wetland to salt marsh.
Today, LOLT continues to participate as a member of the advisory committee, provide information to landowners interested in learning about conservation easements, and negotiate easements with landowners wanting to make the ultimate contribution toward the protection of this unique and historic area.
www.lolt.org /landprotection/ashley-river-initiative   (175 words)

  
 Drayton Hall: A Walk into the Past   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Ashley River Road was unpaved and during the rainy season was almost impassable in certain boggy sections.
When a horse got sick, Richmond and some of the other boys used to take the rowboat and cross the river to cut marsh grass, which served as a medicine for the horses.
He said a horse could be so sick that it couldn't walk, but after eating the green marsh grass, it would perk right up.
www.draytonhall.org /about/walkpast.html   (716 words)

  
 Ashley River Landscape Construction
Ashley River Landscape Construction has been providing expertise in landscape construction and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients in the Charleston area since 1993.
The outcome of our projects reflect every aspect of landscape services we offer – new home construction to a picture perfect landscape of a newly renovated property.
When quality and high standards count, Ashley River Landscape Construction can be counted on to get the job done.
www.ashleyriverlandscape.com   (71 words)

  
 Charleston County Parks and Recreation
BULOW - West Ashley, take US 17 south, turn right on Davison Rd, turn right on Bulow Landing Rd. Bulow Landing is a dirt road and may be impassable at times due to standing water.
PIERPONT- West Ashley ö down Highway 61 North, turn right on Parsonage Rd. The landing is at the end of the road.
River Terrace (Plymouth Landing) Enter Wappoo Drive in Riverland Terrace subdivision off Maybank Highway and turn right on to Plymouth Street.
www.ccprc.com /index.asp?NID=277   (435 words)

  
 Ashley Wood River Coffee Table Set - Coleman Furniture.
The clean solid look of the “Wood River” occasional tables brings a simplified style to any home.
The aged pewter finish accent hardware cast against the pine finish gives these tables a subtle sense of sophistication.
The style of the “Wood River” collection will fit flawlessly within any room of your home.
www.colemanfurniture.com /store/PPF/parameters/1085_0/more_info.asp   (95 words)

  
 River Levels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Tyger River nr Delta, SC Enoree River at Taylors, SC Enoree River at Pelham, SC Durbin Ck ab Fountain Inn
Beaufort River at Parris Is Savannah River Basin
Nature abounds along the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto Rivers with rich history of plantations and rice fields from revolutionary to civil war eras.
southsportonline.com /riverlevels.asp   (246 words)

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