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June 5, 2023


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South Carolina partners begin action on Salt Marsh Conservation Plan

Monday, June 5, 2023

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 and supporting coastal businesses and economies. “Salt marshes are iconic landscapes in the coastal Southeast, yet their health and sustainability is…

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South Carolina Real Estate Commission to require disclosure of flood history to buyers

Monday, June 5, 2023

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 help home buyers better prepare for future floods and take precautions such as purchasing flood insurance. Previous requirements…

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