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Shaw AFB commitment to environmental protection

The 20th Fighter Wing embraces the goal of protecting the environment and our natural resources within their area of responsibility, including Shaw Air Force Base, Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, and Wateree Recreation Area. Click here to read the full Shaw AFB environmental commitment statement.

Environmental Stories

Public Notices

  • There are no current notices.

PROPOSED ACTIONS

PFAS Information

  • REQUEST PFAS Testing

Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR)

SHAW DRINKING WATER PFAS SAMPLING INFORMATION

  • February 23, 2026

PFAS Documents and More Info

Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Study (AICUZ)

Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Study identifies and evaluates noise and safety impacts associated with projected flying operations at the base. It reaffirms the United States Air Force’s policy of promoting public health, safety, and general welfare in areas surrounding an air installation while seeking development that is compatible with the defense mission.

Click Here to Read the 2024 Shaw AICUZ Study

RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD

The Shaw Restoration Advisory Board is the cornerstone of a proactive community involvement program to promote communication between the community and the Air Force regarding environmental cleanup at the base. The mission of the Shaw RAB is to establish and maintain open and interactive dialogue between the US Air Force, state regulatory agencies and the local community concerning the Environmental Restoration Program at Shaw Air Force Base. Meetings are held annually and open to the public.


For more information, please contact the 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at (803) 895-2019 or via e-mail at 20fwpublicaffairs@us.af.mil

Restoration Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER

AFCEC is responsible for managing the Air Force compliance, restoration, sustainability and National Environmental Policy Act programs. It provides environmental technical assistance and advice to Air Force installations, major commands, higher headquarters and interagency partners. Additionally, AFCEC develops execution strategies for environmental and sustainability issues, as well as projects and programs based on best practices garnered from experience and research. Click here for more information.

Environmental Publications

Members of the public interested in obtaining a copy of a Shaw Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Analysis Statement may contact 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs at (803) 895-2019. 

POINSETT ELECTRONIC COMBAT RANGE

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The Poinsett Electronic Combat Range (PECR), located 20 minutes from Shaw, is a 12,500 acre forested military training site administered by the 20th Operations Group at Shaw. PECR provides unique environments and capabilities that allows military pilots to practice tracking hidden targets. PECR is also utilized for ground combat, survival and navigation training.

Shaw AFB takes the responsibility of protecting the environment which allows us to train for combat missions very seriously. The base has made a commitment to restoring native species to Poinsett, such the Longleaf Pine and the endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, in order to ensure the long-term health of the environmental ecosystem in the area under its purview.