A new strategic vision for protecting our coast

The Coastal Conservation League officially launched a new strategic plan Spring 2025. This will be the guiding force behind the next decade of the organization’s work.

MISSION & VISION

We advocate to protect the natural environment of South Carolina’s coast for the benefit of all. The Coastal Conservation League envisions a South Carolina coast where wildlife thrives, air and water are clean, and natural landscapes are protected for generations to come. 

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES 

We are dedicated to these values in how we work with each other, partners, and communities. 

• Nature & Community: We believe nature and community are inextricably linked and that the two must live in harmony to flourish. 
• Solutions-Oriented: We use a community-based approach rooted in science to seek meaningful solutions to environmental challenges.
• Collaborative Partnerships: We are most effective when we work together, informing all that we do with diverse expertise, perspectives, and experiences. 
• Community-Centered Conservation: We only succeed when our work reflects the people who make up our communities, involving them in the pursuit of conservation outcomes that recognize and benefit all.
• Respect & Integrity: We approach our work with uncompromising morals and honesty, relying on self-awareness and accountability to guide our actions. 
• Fierce Persistence: We are determined to do what is right, no matter how insurmountable any challenge may appear to be.

STRATEGIC THEMES 

These are our high-level goals and objectives that will help us achieve our vision.  

• Intensify Environmental Advocacy
• Expand Community Engagement around Environmental Issues and Solutions
• Optimize Partnership Collaboration
• Prioritize Environmental Threats
• Develop Strong Conservation Leaders
• Secure Financial Resources