Seabrook Annexation Withdrawn!
Last week at the Seabrook Island Town Council Meeting, the developer seeking to build a private yacht club on Bohicket Creek withdrew their request for annexation of the Andell Tract. This is a huge win for communities, water quality, and wildlife on the Sea Islands! This would not have happened without the active and tireless […]
Energy Tips: Home Energy
We all know summers in the Lowcountry can get really hot. However, with the warming planet, we are seeing record heat this summer, with this past July being the hottest on record. While we continue to fight the good fight to protect our coast and stop (and even reverse) the effects of climate change, there […]
A major win for red knots!
Yesterday, after over a year of fast-paced, intense litigation the Coastal Conservation League and our partners reached a milestone settlement agreement in response to our legal challenge against Charles River Laboratories and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources over the use of holding ponds used in the biomedical bleeding of horseshoe crabs. This victory secures […]
The Beauty of Lewis Ocean Bay Through Art
A few weeks ago, climate activist and Charleston based artist Mary Edna Fraser spent some time out at Lewis Ocean Bay, capturing its unique beauty in painting. She used her time there to encourage others to stand up for the nature preserve by signing the petition. We are grateful for her support and loved seeing […]
Court of Appeals allows case on beachfront land ownership to move forward
FOLLY BEACH, SC – The Plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging ownership of land newly created through artificial beach renourishment found a path forward last week as the South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in their favor. On Tuesday, August 2, the Court reversed and remanded a lower court’s dismissal of the lawsuit that held that […]
TAKE ACTION: Support the King Street Bike Lane
In 2018, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) shared that King Street is one of the five most dangerous roads in the state for people walking and biking. In 2022, SCDOT presented conceptual designs to improve bike and pedestrian safety on King Street that included a buffered bike lane south of Calhoun, roughly from […]
Conservation League Announces New Coastal Stewardship and Engagement Manager
A little over three years ago, the Conservation League decided, for the first time, to dedicate a position within the Land, Water, and Wildlife Program to focus on more estuary and marine habitat work, thanks to support from Pew Charitable Trusts. While in that role, Rachel Hawes worked alongside many partners to accomplish quite a […]
Alternative Materials for Erosion Control
What is a Living Shoreline? Alternative Material Options: Head over to YouTube to learn more about alternative materials for erosion control and living shorelines.
June 2023 South Coast Newsletter: Recognizing the Role of Local Government
This month, we are tipping our hats to local government for listening to their constituents and taking action to protect natural resources, rural places, and community quality of life. Recent action by Beaufort County, Jasper County, and the Town of Port Royal warrants a round of applause. The leadership demonstrated by each respective council proves […]
July 2023 South Coast Newsletter: Jasper County Combats Growing Pains
The late state Senator Clementa Pinckney recognized the natural beauty of his native county, when he once said, “Jasper County quietly boasts enchanting coastal plains filled with spreading moss-covered live oaks, supple palmettos and stately pines.” Jasper County Council made it clear those natural resources are not to be taken for granted by enacting a temporary […]