Today, four groups filed independent motions to intervene to defend Beaufort County’s denial of plans for three (3) 6-hole golf courses on St. Helena Island in the appeal initiated by Pine Island Property Holdings, LLC. The Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition (filed by the South Carolina Environmental Law Project), The Penn Center (represented by Jack Smith […]
...The Coastal Conservation League announced today the launch of a search for the next Director of GrowFood Carolina, their highly successful and innovative nonprofit food hub. GrowFood Carolina is a local food hub providing logistical, sales, marketing, and distribution support to South Carolina’s smallest producers, with the added goal of supporting the conservation of the […]
...HORRY COUNTY, SC – On Wednesday, July 5, the South Carolina Environmental Law Project filed a request on behalf of the Coastal Conservation League to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) for board review of the June 20 DHEC staff decision to issue a permit to Soilutions LLC, authorizing the company to resume […]
...A coalition of Charleston advocacy groups is applauding the announcement Friday by the South Carolina Ports Authority and the City of Charleston that there will be a fresh start on the redevelopment of Union Pier, a significant project that for months has drawn overwhelming community feedback. At the June 7 Planning Commission meeting focused on […]
...After nearly three years of development, a comprehensive plan to protect salt marsh along the coast from North Carolina to east-central Florida has finally come to fruition. The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative’s (SASMI) plan calls for protecting the sinewy channels of coastal grasslands for their value in reducing flooding and erosion, providing wildlife habitat […]
...Petition to shield home buyers from unforeseen costs and damages CHARLESTON, S.C. — This month, a new disclosure form published by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission goes into effect that will ensure better information about flood history and erosion risk is shared between home sellers and buyers across the state. This improved transparency will […]
...Decades ago, the St. Helena community made clear that its vision for the island’s future was a place where generations of Gullah/Geechee families could continue to sustain their rich farming, hunting, and fishing culture. This vision does not include golf courses, gated communities, and resort developments, which threaten to interrupt the cultural way of life […]
...PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: Coastal Conservation League January 25, 2023 Contact: Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, dianek@scccl.org, (843) 530-0211 Avery Research Center awarded $2 million grant from Mellon Foundation We congratulate the Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston, and Dr. Tamara Butler, the center’s Executive Director and member of the Coastal […]
...BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (Dec. 6, 2022) – The long-term resilience of Beaufort County’s military installations got a boost this week with the announcement of a major grant to reduce climate impacts at Parris Island and surrounding communities. The Coastal Conservation League, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Sustainability Institute (SI), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris […]
...Contact: Diane Knich, Communications Manager, dianek@scccl.org, (843) 530-0211 The Coastal Conservation League congratulates the citizens of Dorchester County for approving the continuation of the penny sales tax to fix roads and preserve open space. This promises to provide much-needed opportunities to alleviate traffic congestion, protect the county’s most important natural resources, and offer residents more […]
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