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Emmi Palenbaum


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Faith’s Focus: Safeguarding our beaches and birds

Thursday, September 5, 2024

We are creeping toward the end of summer; the season of afternoon storms, juicy John’s Island tomatoes, and time enjoying our beautiful beaches. This spring and summer, we’ve earned some major wins for our beaches. I’m excited to share that last month,

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Solar Mythbusting

Friday, August 9, 2024

At the Coastal Conservation League, we are big supporters of responsibly sited solar farms. Unfortunately, we have recently heard a litany of myths from solar opponents, often related to conservation issues. Here are some solar truths to help set the record straight. Truth #1: Solar energy does not take up much land. Despite what you might hear, solar farms do…

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Pine Island: Looking Back & Moving Forward

Thursday, August 8, 2024

As we make our way through the thick of summer in the lowcountry, we find ourselves reflecting back on this time just over a year ago, when we joined forces with St. Helena Island residents to uphold and reinforce the intent of the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO), a zoning law written by and for the people of St. Helena Island to safeguard…

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Support Stronger Rural Zoning for Jasper County

Thursday, July 11, 2024

On Monday, July 15th at 6:00 PM, Jasper County Council will consider updating its zoning code t0 add the Euhaw Okeetee Cultural Heritage Overlay District (ECHOD) as a special purpose district.     Additionally, two new categories are proposed for the ECHOD: Rural Preservation-10 and Village Commercial zoning. You can view a map of the proposed changes here.   If approved, these zoning improvements would be a…

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The dynamics of South Carolina energy: Learn about the Conservation League’s initiatives

Monday, July 8, 2024

My name is Taylor Allred, and it has been my honor to join the Coastal Conservation League this year as our Energy & Climate Program Director. We are in a dynamic time for energy and climate policy in South Carolina, and I am grateful for the…

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News from the Nest: Spectacular Rufa red knots

Friday, June 28, 2024

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Conservation Corner: Let’s talk energy in South Carolina

Thursday, June 27, 2024

It’s been a busy year for the Conservation League at the State House! In case you missed it, the General Assembly approved…

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Scarlet Sky and Blue Blood: Your questions, answered!

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Thank you to everyone who attended our screening of Scarlet Sky and Blue Blood: Conservation of the Red Knot and Horseshoe Crab in the Southeastern US earlier this week in partnership with Southern Environmental Law Center. We were inspired by audience support and the stunning footage documenting the rare sight of red knots and horseshoe crabs in South Carolina. Riley Egger, Land, Water & Wildlife Program Director has answered your audience questions below!

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Connect with Community During the St. Helena Sense of Place Workshop Series

Thursday, June 13, 2024

St. Helena Sense of Place Workshop Series Gather with us in the community for guided interactive expressions of what St. Helena looks, sounds, & feels like through art, music, and connection to the land. Throughout the next few months, our five workshops will be led by artists, creatives, and activists from St. Helena – Dat Geechee Gal, Natasha Robinson; Da Loc Doc; Andre (Mr. Bounce Back) & Mahoganee Amigér…

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June 1st is World Reef Day!

Friday, May 31, 2024

June is nationally recognized as World Oceans Month and today, June 1st, is World Reef Day! On World Reef Day, we celebrate the global influence of coral reefs. These incredible ecosystems provide habitat for an abundance of fish species and are foundational to a thriving ocean all over the world. Corals support a food chain that supplies a food source for over half a billion global…

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