County to Dedicate ADA Kayak Launch Today

Anderson County has scheduled a ribbon cutting for today at 1:30 p.m. to open the second ADA floating kayak launch facility on the Saluda River. The accessible floating kayak launch facility provides an opportunity for all to transfer independently into kayaks beginning their journey down the Saluda River.  The address for the event is 15 Capers Street in Pelzer.

The new kayak launch is a $130,000 project funded partly by Anderson County and the Duke Energy Water Resources Fund.  Duke Energy’s partnership allowed Anderson County to move forward with its plan to install an additional ADA kayak launch facility promoting active living and enjoyment for all its citizens, disabled residents, and visitors. 

“It’s truly a great day in Anderson County,” said County Councilwoman Cindy Wilson, District 7. “Anderson County continues to be a trailblazer in providing equal access to all recreational enthusiasts on the Saluda River, while offering a unique and positive economic impact to our local economy.”

ADA launch sites are the core of Anderson County's Saluda River Corridor Development Plan, and are being implemented along the 48-mile river between the Saluda Lake Dam and the Town of Ware Shoals Dam. Anderson County has aggressively implemented its access improvement plan, and is working with other counties alongside the river to establish miles of paddling opportunities in Upstate South Carolina.

The new launch will be used in this year's Saluda River Rally, which will be held the first weekend in June.