‘Tis the season for oysters and the holidays. Thank you for your dedication to protecting our coast this year. Download and share these festive conservation gift tags below, from us and ours to you and yours. Or download all of them here. Download Tidings of Joy Download Fa la la loblolly Download Snowy Egret Download […]
...“Food access doesn’t necessarily come to mind as what people would think a library is in place for, but it all really intersects with providing what the community needs and providing access to resources.” This, Kathleen Montgomery says, is what libraries are all about. Kathleen, associate director of Community Engagement at the Charleston County Public […]
...As plastic pollution continues to be a problem worldwide, it’s important to make sustainable choices close to home. As North Charleston residents and visitors, you can help reduce your personal use of plastics when you shop and eat at local restaurants providing more sustainable alternatives. While other municipalities in the Charleston area have taken steps […]
...For years, we’ve advocated for coastal management that balances nesting habitat with outdoor recreation. Colonial nesting seabirds–such as brown pelicans, black skimmers, and various species of terns–require specific habitats and features to raise their young. In South Carolina, Deveaux Bank is one of only six places that can support substantial colonies due to its nearness […]
...It was a long, hot summer, and many South Carolinians felt the heat of higher electric bills. Since last summer, all of our state’s major electric utilities have filed rate increase requests, which are raising energy costs for households and businesses across South Carolina. The Conservation League is working hard to oppose inequitable rate increases […]
...The holiday season is here, and so is the winter chill. Read through our energy-saving tips to keep your home warm and festive without breaking the bank. Purchase a smart thermostat The holiday season is a whirlwind of activity: last-minute packing, unexpected winter storms that knock down trees and power lines, and sprinting off […]
...When single-use plastic bags were banned in the City of Charleston in 2018, many locally owned businesses made the switch to non-plastic alternatives like paper. But some big-box chain stores took advantage of an unknown loophole and began offering thick plastic bags. Thick plastic bags, like the one pictured below, are often advertised as reusable, […]
...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 […]
...There is one last opportunity to share your concerns about the Charleston County sales tax referendum before voting begins! Show up on Tuesday night to tell Council we’re paying attention and we don’t support a $5.4 billion dollar tax that prioritizes funding for destructive highway extensions rather than meaningful traffic solutions. Two and a half […]
...This is the second entry in a two-part blog series. In the first part, we discussed reliability concerns surrounding fossil-fuel and the reliability benefits of renewable energy and battery storage. In this part, we turn our focus to climate change impacts and federal greenhouse gas policy. Hot & Cold: How Reliable are our Energy […]
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