Rural Land Conservation is a priority for the Conservation League and is achieved by public and private land protection through easements, zoning ordinances and by support of rural land uses.  Strengthening our urban areas is also essential to protecting rural lands and preventing suburban sprawl.

Conservation BankThe Conservation Bank has protected more than 152,000+ acres of rural landscapes, unique habitats and…

Johns Island Transportation StudyAn ongoing issue, transportation studies on and around Johns Island involve both 526 and a proposed…

Binden AnnexationCoastal Conservation League challenges annexation of pristine land on the Pocotaligo River.

Transfer of Development Rights ProgramCooperative program with Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort

Land Preservation in Beaufort CountyRural and Critical Lands are protected from development pressures.

Johns Island Community Plan and CodeA Smart Code is written for the area of Johns Island within the Urban Growth Boundary and is awaiting…

East Edisto and Watson HillEast Edisto and Watson Hill are two large land tracts in Dorchester and Charleston County currently…

2009 Charleston County ZLDR RevisionCommunity design and rural preservation standards to be revised.

AwendawThe tiny rural town of Awendaw is at the heart of a battle to preserve a traditional rural community…