Help Beaufort County reduce plastic pollution
Heavier plastic bags, plastic utensils, straws, styrofoam cups and carry-out containers pose a significant long-term threat to our environment. Nearly 50% of Beaufort County is composed of salt marsh and tidal rivers and all too often, plastic and styrofoam products end up polluting our estuaries, where they can be ingested by wildlife or break down […]
Clean Water & Safe Roads for All: Conservation Wins Big in Jasper County
Congratulations to Jasper County for passing a referendum that establishes its first local conservation fund. The special sales and use tax will raise $94 million to protect land and water and $376 million to fix existing roads over the next 15 years. The majority “Yes” vote (55%) marks a huge step toward ensuring access to […]
Prioritizing Land Protection in Jasper County
Vote YES in Jasper County and support local conservation CLEAN WATER, SAFE ROADS A proposed Special Sales and Use Tax on the ballot in November has the potential to protect the environment and quality of life for Jasper County residents–helping to manage rapid growth, mitigate flooding, safeguard wildlife, improve infrastructure and more. Voting yes supports […]
Support Stronger Rural Zoning for Jasper County
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 […]
South Coast Newsletter: Plastics in the lowcountry
Did you know that, according to Science, nearly 1,600 species have been reported to ingest plastics, and that roughly 1,300 of those species are ocean-dwellers? In this July edition of the South Coast newsletter, we’ll talk about plastics in our communities and the effect that they can have on our wildlife, scenic landscapes and waterways, […]
Broad & Beyond: Summer soon approaches
Greetings! May in the Lowcountry is a great time to get out on the water and catch America’s most popular gamefish — the largemouth bass! It is also one of last cool months for camping and stargazing, so get out with your telescope and peer into the cosmos before the heat of the summer […]
Tickton Hall feasibility study prioritized ahead of Ridgeland annexation decision
As of late April, the Town of Ridgeland has cancelled the public hearing for the 1,520-acre Tickton Hall development scheduled for this Thursday, May 2nd, citing the need for a third-party feasibility study. If annexed into the Town, this development would bring 3,000 homes and 50 docks to a rural area of Jasper County lacking […]
South Coast Newsletter: Working Hand in Hand to Protect Our Coast
Spring into April with this month’s South Coast Newsletter! In this edition, we share the good news about a conservation outcome for the Gregorie Neck property and the ongoing fight for more land protection in the South Coast. Learn how our advocacy contributed to protecting this historic landscape, plus get the latest updates about development […]
The Chelsea Annexation: There’s more to say before a decision is made
Just four days after hearing your passionate testimony in front of a packed house, the Town of Ridgeland announced the cancellation of the public hearing scheduled for the evening of April 4. A regular Town Council meeting will now take place at Town Hall (check agendas here). While this news signals a trend in […]
South Coast Newsletter: St. Helena advocates visit Columbia
South Coast Newsletter, February 2024 Despite the cooler temperatures, the month of February got off to a hot start as our South Coast team partnered with community members from St. Helena Island and Jasper County to rally against incompatible development threats. Our corner of the Lowcountry and the people that call its beautiful landscapes home […]