Volunteer: Manufactured Wire Reef Construction with SCDNR in partnership with the Coastal Conservation League, SC Sea Grant, Coastal Carolina University and Sustain Coastal 3/13/2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Conway, SC – location TBD 10:30am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-1:30pm, or 1:30pm-3:00pm Join us and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ oyster team as we construct Manufactured Wire Reefs which will be used in future SCDNR oyster reef restoration projects! Restaurants and the public recycle their oyster shell through SCDNR’s oyster shell recycling drop […]
Volunteer: Manufactured Wire Reef Construction with SCDNR in partnership with the Coastal Conservation League, SC Sea Grant, Coastal Carolina University and Sustain Coastal 2/1/2024
Friday, February 1, 2024 Conway, SC – location TBD 10:30am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-1:30pm, or 1:30pm-3:00pm Join us and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ oyster team as we construct Manufactured Wire Reefs which will be used in future SCDNR oyster reef restoration projects! Restaurants and the public recycle their oyster shell through SCDNR’s oyster shell recycling drop […]
What lurks beyond our shores?
I’m sure you already know lots about the many fascinating creatures that live under the waves off South Carolina, like whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. But how much do you know about the largest deep-sea coral reef in the world, just 200 miles off the coast of Charleston? Over the next several months, we’ll be […]
TAKE ACTION: The trees still need your voice
As a reminder, Thursday night, Charleston County Council will hold the first reading and vote on whether to approve or deny Charleston County Public Work’s request for exemption from the tree protection and preservation ordinance. We need you there to voice your opposition. Charleston County Council Meeting Thursday, November 30th at 5:00 PM Council […]
Oyster Season is Back!
If you are anything like us, oyster roast season is one of your favorite Lowcountry cold weather traditions. If that’s the case, good news abounds! Oyster harvesting season opened October 1st! Keep reading to discover all the ways you can sustainability participate in oyster season, whether you are harvesting your own oysters right from […]
TAKE ACTION: Speak up for the Waccamaw River
In 2020, Backwater Farms LLC was approved to mine sand on less than 5 acres off Depot Road in Conway. The Coastal Conservation League opposed the mine, given its proximity to conserved lands and the Waccamaw River, and warned of the likelihood that it would be expanded in the future, having an even greater footprint […]
TAKE ACTION: What’s happening with Blue Crabs?
We hope you’ll join us at one of the upcoming public hearings hosted by S.C. Department of Natural Resources on blue crabs to learn about the status of our fishery and what is being proposed to safeguard it for future generations. Blue Crab Public Hearings Charleston Wednesday, September 27 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Marine Resources […]
TAKE ACTION: Protect Georgetown County’s Trees!
It’s no secret we love our trees here in South Carolina and it’s easy to see why — we have some beautiful and remarkable trees in our state. It’s time for us to speak up for these trees in Georgetown. This Tuesday, September 12, Georgetown County Council will once again consider amendments to the existing […]
TAKE ACTION: Positive Progress Toward Safer Streets
Last week at City Council, we made positive progress toward a more safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation system in Charleston. Members of City Council approved a resolution allocating $4m of necessary funding to the Ashley River Crossing and authorized Mayor Tecklenburg to submit a commitment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Huge thanks to Mayor Tecklenburg […]
TAKE ACTION: Support a walkable Lady’s Island Village Center
A discussion on the long-overdue topic of a Master Plan for the Lady’s Island Village Center, to realize the shared vision from the 2018 Lady’s Island Plan for a walkable, mixed-use village center, will be held next week. On Monday, September 11th at 3:00 PM, Beaufort County’s Community Services & Land Use Committee will discuss […]