When the Coastal Conservation League opened its doors in 1989, those doors were located in Charleston, SC.  Charleston still serves as the headquarters for the League.  As one of the most visited places and the most populated metropolitan area in South Carolina, the threats to Charleston’s coastal environment are ever present.

The League is working to maintain Charleston’s quality of life by advocating for the promotion of energy efficiency and the use of renewable resources for our energy production. We are encouraging local industries to reduce emissions of pollution into our air and water. And we are working with our local governments and private landowners to ensure smart land use and infrastructure policies are passed and implemented. Our vision for the Charleston area is a future in which our population is healthy and active and has access to clean air and water and a strong and thriving local economy. We have taken giant steps in this direction. We will get there with your help.

Health Impacts WorkshopWhat happens when you breathe diesel exhaust from ships and cargo trucks? Asthma? Stroke? Heart disease?…

Cruise Ships in CharlestonThe South Carolina State Ports Authority is expanding the passenger cruise ship business in Charleston.…

South Carolina’s Offshore Wind PotentialSouth Carolina is poised to develop the massive offshore wind potential along our continental shelf.

Climate Change and South CarolinaClimate Change poses significant challenges for the future of South Carolina's natural resources, cultural…

Offshore DrillingOffshore drilling represents a threat to the natural resources of our coast and a distraction from a…

Charleston Energy Efficiency PartnershipEasy access to the capital and resources needed to make our homes and businesses more energy efficient…

Johns Island Transportation StudyA public workshop for the Sea Island Greenway Study was held Monday December 7th at the Johns Island…

Kiawah Bulkhead Proposal First, developers failed to get congressional approval of federal subsidies for development on the highly…

Angel OakA proposed development near Charleston’s historic landmark and wetland areas has sparked intense public…

Change DHECS. 384 seeks to increase accountability ensure that the best science is used and that agency policy…

Clean Air Everywhere PartnershipFunded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, we are working to actively engage the community on air…

Charleston County Solid Waste and RecyclingThe proposal for a construction and demolition landfill in rural Parkers Ferry, SC has been deferred…

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

Dorchester County Transportation ReformDorchester County recently adopted a penny-cent sales tax to fund transportation projects and is creating…

Dorchester County ZoningDorchester County zoning regulations are undergoing changes after adoption of an excellent Comprehensive…

I-526 ExtensionThe extension of I-526 as a highway loop is a wasteful use of state transportation funds. In response,…

Maybank Highway Transportation ImprovementsTo decrease congestion, improve traffic flow and maintain character of Maybank Highway, the League has…

Retrofit of SuburbiaThe retrofit of Suburbia describes the repair of conventional suburban settlement patterns and promotion…

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

Health Impact Study on Port EmissionsWe recently released a Health Impacts Study, performed by national experts and commissioned by CCL.…

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