Highway 41 Corridor Improvements: Fact vs. Fiction
On July 8, you will have an opportunity to speak up in support of a balanced compromise for Highway 41. In 2020, Charleston County proposed widening Highway 41 to five lanes through the historic Phillips community, but given concerns expressed by residents and advocacy from the Conservation League and our partners, it shelved that […]
GROUPS APPEAL HARMFUL SEPTIC RULING
On June 27, 2025, the Charleston Waterkeeper and Coastal Conservation League filed a notice of appeal in the South Carolina Court of Appeals in a case considering septic tank permits and the unique realities of the coast, where development pressures and climate impacts compound management challenges. The appeal challenges a lower court’s ruling that the […]
Speak up in support of a balanced compromise for Highway 41
Join us Tuesday, July 8 at Mount Pleasant Town Council to speak up in support of a balanced compromise for Highway 41. In 2020, Charleston County proposed widening Highway 41 to five lanes through the Phillips community but given concerns expressed by residents and advocacy from the Conservation League and our partners, it shelved that […]
Energy burden pt. 3: Where do we go from here?
Three-part blog series by Spring 2025 Energy & Climate Intern Ava Ambroggio A key factor contributing to the disparity in success between Illinois’ Home Energy Savings (HES) program and Duke Energy’s Neighborhood Energy Saver (NES) and Dominion Energy’s Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) appears to be significant differences in program funding. In 2023, HES operated […]
Energy burden pt. 1: What is it?
Three-part blog series by Spring 2025 Energy & Climate Intern Ava Ambroggio An energy burden is the portion of a household’s annual income spent on home energy costs. Housing and energy experts recommend that households spend no more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs, with no more than 6 percent dedicated to […]
What’s next for Tickton Hall
On Monday night, the Town of Ridgeland’s Planning Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the proposed “Special District” zoning for Tickton Hall. This upzoning would allow for 2,034 homes, 50 docks on Euhaw Creek, and 250,000 square feet of commercial space. Such a development could have major impacts to the environment and quality of life for […]
Energy burden pt. 2: How are utilities involved?
Three-part blog series by Spring 2025 Energy & Climate Intern Ava Ambroggio Recognizing the disproportionate energy burden that low-income communities experience, utilities offer programs to address inefficient energy consumption. Their programs often feature “direct install” measures, which are energy efficiency upgrades that the utility or its contractors install for free. The alternative is a loan […]
Residential rezoning of Longleaf Estates
On February 24, Hollywood Town Council held a public hearing for the rezoning request of 36 parcels from Rural Agriculture to Residential 1. Totaling 277 acres, the developers of Longleaf Estates plan to construct 342 residential lots. While the current zoning allows for 402 units to be built, the position of the wetlands on the […]
Residential rezoning of Longleaf Estates
On February 24, Hollywood Town Council held a public hearing for the rezoning request of 36 parcels from Rural Agriculture to Residential 1. Totaling 277 acres, the developers of Longleaf Estates plan to construct 342 residential lots. While the current zoning allows for 402 units to be built, the position of the wetlands on the […]
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 […]