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A Legacy of “Living with the Land” in the Lowcountry

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

GrowFood Carolina Grower Highlight: Sidi Limehouse & Rosebank Farms Sidi Limehouse has “lived with the land” of Johns Island his entire life–fishing, hunting, and growing lots of fresh produce. Established in 1988, Rosebank Farms was one of the first farms to partner with GrowFood Carolina, making Sidi one of the first GrowFood farmers. He approached GrowFood in the early days of 2015 with an extra batch of…

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Banning Thick Plastic Bags in the Lowcountry

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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, making them allowable under the ordinance. Despite being advertised…

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Putting the Breaks on a Destructive Energy Bill

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The Conservation League played a leading role in preventing the passage of omnibus energy legislation that would fast-track the development of a massive, multi-billion-dollar gas-fired power plant and undermine regulatory oversight of electric and gas utilities. Put simply, this bill is bad for ratepayers. It’s bad for our land, waterways, and vulnerable communities, as well as for our transition to cleaner energy sources. House Bill 5118 would also essentially direct the Public Service Commission–our state’s energy…

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Protecting Our Beaches at the State Level

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Over the last 35 years, increasing coastal development, rising seas, and storm activity have challenged South Carolina’s beaches. Most recently, longstanding laws under the Beachfront Management Act have also been challenged.  Since 1988, South Carolina has had a framework for managing our state’s beaches in the face of ongoing coastal…

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Leaving Deveaux Bank for Our Coastal Birds

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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…

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Protecting your property value

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Purchasing a home is a significant milestone and cornerstone of the “American dream.” It’s a place to rest and relax, raise a family, and secure a long-term financial investment. As climate change becomes a more tangible reality, the home buying process is shifting, especially here in the Southeast. A recent Zillow survey found that 80 percent of prospective home buyers consider climate risks when shopping for a home. Their concern…

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Tell Ravenel Town Council to Oppose the Lucas Tract Rezoning

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Next Tuesday, October 29th, the Ravenel Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on a rezoning request and development agreement that would densely place over 80 homes and septic tanks outside the Urban Growth Boundary, on the edges of preserved lands, and bordering critical salt marsh and tributaries that feed the Stono River. Tell…

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WATCH: Why vote no on Charleston’s referendum

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Have your friends and neighbors been asking questions about the Charleston sales tax referendum and what that has to do with extending I-526? Same here! To help, we recorded a short presentation to break down the facts and figures. Take a look and share with others! Watch here:

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Prioritizing Land Protection in Jasper County

Thursday, October 17, 2024

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 $94 million of funding to establish Jasper County’s first local conservation fund…

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Pack the Council chambers to save our sea islands

Monday, October 14, 2024

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 months after Charleston County Council voted 6-2 to pass the special sales and use tax ordinance which would fund the…

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