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March 20, 2024


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What’s next for Union Pier: Remaining hopeful amidst new ownership

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Yesterday, on March 19, the Post & Courier reported that the Union Pier property is being sold to Charleston businessman Ben Navarro. We are hopeful that this sale will be a positive development for the future of Union Pier and the City of Charleston. The Conservation League remains committed to ensuring that the new development will serve our city’s needs for resilient infrastructure and green open space. We look forward to…

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Protecting our Grand Trees

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Grand trees are a defining cultural feature of much of our coast, having characterized our communities for centuries, while providing countless benefits.    Trees build resilience in the face of climate change, increased urban development, and flooding. Mature ones provide shade with their extensive canopies that cool us and our homes on hot summer days. Their root systems stretch underground and soak up excess water from heavy rains and flooding events. Their strong…

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