Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Emma Berry, our Communities & Transportation Project Manager joined Surge Radio to discuss the $2.3 billion I-526 Extension up for a vote this November as a transportation sales tax. They talked through induced demand and how highway expansions don’t help traffic, the projected damage to marshes, how the Mark Clark would cut through historic settlement communities, and how it’s the only priority project on the new half-cent sales tax.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Last week, a federal judge rightfully dismissed a case brought by the state of South Carolina challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) authority to manage horseshoe crab harvest in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
During spring migration, the federally threatened Rufa red knot (Calidris canutus rufa) stops at Cape Romain and other beaches to feast on horseshoe crab eggs, fueling its long migration from South America to its breeding grounds in the Arctic.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
One of the ways the Coastal Conservation League engages in energy issues is by intervening in electric utility rate cases. Because they are natural monopolies, investor-owned electric utilities must receive approval from the S.C. Public Service Commission of any changes to their rates. As formal intervenors, we work to ensure that ratepayers are not required to pay more than is fair and reasonable. Being an intervenor also gives us a valuable opportunity to…
Monday, September 16, 2024
On September 19, Jasper County Council will hold a public hearing for the rezonings in the Euhaw District. We strongly encourage you to attend the meeting and give comments in support of these robust rural zoning standards proposed for this important corridor.
Jasper County Council Public Hearing
Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Port Royal Sound Foundation
310 Okatie Highway, Okatie
Blessed with many natural resources, the Euhaw area includes land along scenic…
Monday, September 16, 2024
Your electric bills could go way up next year under Santee Cooper’s proposed rate hike. We encourage you to speak out at the upcoming public hearings listed below.
Santee Cooper has stated that residential customers will experience an 8.7% rate increase, but in its analysis, the S.C. Office of Regulatory Staff determined that some customers could see a whopping 36% increase in their average bills throughout the…
Monday, September 9, 2024
On Monday, September 9, Beaufort County Council will discuss the proposed Pine Island golf resort during Executive Session. Don’t allow a backroom deal to circumvent the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) and green light a golf resort on St. Helena.It is urgent to show up on Monday to remind the County Council that the community has spoken: protect the CPO and don’t allow a golf resort…
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Today, the Court of Common Pleas concluded that voters will have to wait until after the November election to challenge Charleston County’s ballot language for its transportation sales tax referendum.
This is an issue for all Charleston County voters.
The County’s ballot language clearly fails to meet the requirement of South Carolina law to give voters a clear choice in the voting booth about how their taxpayer dollars are spent….
Thursday, September 5, 2024
We are creeping toward the end of summer; the season of afternoon storms, juicy John’s Island tomatoes, and time enjoying our beautiful beaches. This spring and summer, we’ve earned some major wins for our beaches. I’m excited to share that last month,
Friday, August 9, 2024
At the Coastal Conservation League, we are big supporters of responsibly sited solar farms. Unfortunately, we have recently heard a litany of myths from solar opponents, often related to conservation issues. Here are some solar truths to help set the record straight.
Truth #1: Solar energy does not take up much land.
Despite what you might hear, solar farms do…
Thursday, August 8, 2024
As we make our way through the thick of summer in the lowcountry, we find ourselves reflecting back on this time just over a year ago, when we joined forces with St. Helena Island residents to uphold and reinforce the intent of the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO), a zoning law written by and for the people of St. Helena Island to safeguard…
