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Grant’s Conservation-Minded Fishing Tips

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Jasper County’s pristine waterways make it a sportsman’s paradise. Did you know that Jasper County has seven boat landings? Plus, there are also opportunities for folks to fish from the shore such as Knowles Island Fishing Pier –located within the Euhaw Broad River Planning Area.   Land protection and conservation along the Euhaw Broad River area will help ensure the long-term viability of this unique fishery for future generations to come….

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South Coast Newsletter: December

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Season’s Greetings from the South Coast Office of the Coastal Conservation League. In this December newsletter, we’ll discuss Jasper County’s comprehensive plan updates, and also talk about wintertime fishing in the Lowcountry!  Learn more about strategies Jasper County is considering to protect its wildlife and natural resources–and stay tuned for the hottest conservation fishing tips!  Enjoy, Grant Jasper’s Journey Kicks Off with Donnelly…

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Update: Thick plastic bags are finally out!

Monday, December 11, 2023

You know those thick plastic bags big box stores have been offering over the last several years? The ones marketed as “reusable”, but that still end up as litter? This week, Charleston City Council passed an amendment to close a loophole in the existing plastic ordinance that allows for these thicker plastic bags, requiring big businesses to provide customers with paper bags instead. This is great news for reducing plastic litter…

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Update: 526 ain’t the fix!

Friday, December 8, 2023

On Tuesday afternoon, despite extensive concerns over the feasibility of the project raised by Chairman Harvey Peeler (R – Cherokee), Senator Nikki Setzler (D – Lexington), and Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D – Orangeburg), the Joint Bond Review Committee voted to approve $75 million of state funding for Charleston County’s I-526 Extension. Of course, that is only a tiny fraction of the entire cost, and Charleston County…

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