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Leslie Bogstad


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TAKE ACTION: Speak up for the Waccamaw River

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

In 2020, Backwater Farms LLC was approved to mine sand on less than 5 acres off Depot Road in Conway. The Coastal Conservation League opposed the mine, given its proximity to conserved lands and the Waccamaw River, and warned of the likelihood that it would be expanded in the future, having an even greater footprint and impact. That time has come. Backwater Farms is now seeking a permit to mine an additional 15 acres up…

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TAKE ACTION: What’s happening with Blue Crabs?

Monday, September 25, 2023

We hope you’ll join us at one of the upcoming public hearings hosted by S.C. Department of Natural Resources on blue crabs to learn about the status of our fishery and what is being proposed to safeguard it for future generations. Blue Crab Public Hearings Charleston Wednesday, September 27 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Marine Resources Research Institute 217 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29442 Beaufort/Hilton Head/Port Royal Wednesday, October 4 from 6:30 – 8:30…

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TAKE ACTION: Protect Georgetown County’s Trees!

Friday, September 22, 2023

It’s no secret we love our trees here in South Carolina and it’s easy to see why — we have some beautiful and remarkable trees in our state. It’s time for us to speak up for these trees in Georgetown. This Tuesday, September 12, Georgetown County Council will once again consider amendments to the existing tree ordinance. Join us in encouraging Council to approve the amendments to increase fees for the unlawful removal of protected trees,…

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TAKE ACTION: Positive Progress Toward Safer Streets

Friday, September 22, 2023

Last week at City Council, we made positive progress toward a more safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation system in Charleston. Members of City Council approved a resolution allocating $4m of necessary funding to the Ashley River Crossing and authorized Mayor Tecklenburg to submit a commitment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Huge thanks to Mayor Tecklenburg and members of City Council for advancing this important project that will greatly improve safety and connectivity between West Ashley…

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TAKE ACTION: Support a walkable Lady’s Island Village Center

Saturday, September 9, 2023

A discussion on the long-overdue topic of a Master Plan for the Lady’s Island Village Center, to realize the shared vision from the 2018 Lady’s Island Plan for a walkable, mixed-use village center, will be held next week. On Monday, September 11th at 3:00 PM, Beaufort County’s Community Services & Land Use Committee will  discuss the plan for a walkable center from the Woods Memorial Bridge at Whitehall through the intersection of Sea Island Parkway…

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