The Coastal Conservation League is in full support of the proposed subdivision moratorium for the unincorporated Charleston County historic settlement communities. While the amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance leave these communities vulnerable, a moratorium will offer temporary protection while more permanent safeguards can be put in place. “Refining the Historic Preservation Ordinance tools will […]
...The Back Swamp community needs your help! Next Thursday, July 18, Florence County Council will vote on a rezoning that, if approved, will have long-lasting negative effects on the historic Back Swamp Community. In addition, the integrity of existing protected land is at stake from incompatible development associated with the heavy commercial zoning request. Send […]
...On Monday, July 15th at 6:00 PM, Jasper County Council will consider updating its zoning code t0 add the Euhaw Okeetee Cultural Heritage Overlay District (ECHOD) as a special purpose district. Additionally, two new categories are proposed for the ECHOD: Rural Preservation-10 and Village Commercial zoning. You can view a map of the […]
...The I-526 or the “Mark Clark Expressway” is an interstate in Charleston County that runs from West Ashley to Mount Pleasant. Charleston County is proposing to extend the highway from the current terminus at Savannah Highway onto Johns Island and over to James Island to connect to the James Island Connector. This project would displace […]
...My name is Taylor Allred, and it has been my honor to join the Coastal Conservation League this year as our Energy & Climate Program Director. We are in a dynamic time for energy and climate policy in South Carolina, and I am grateful for the support of our members and partner organizations as I […]
...Did you know that, according to Science, nearly 1,600 species have been reported to ingest plastics, and that roughly 1,300 of those species are ocean-dwellers? In this July edition of the South Coast newsletter, we’ll talk about plastics in our communities and the effect that they can have on our wildlife, scenic landscapes and waterways, […]
...Welcome back to News from the Nest! Summer officially kicked off on June 20, and the heat has been cranked up for our nesting shorebirds and seabirds. To put it lightly, it’s tough being a bird. As our coastal birds are trying to squeeze into ever-shrinking habitats, the places they can use to nest and […]
...It’s been a busy year for the Conservation League at the State House! In case you missed it, the General Assembly approved a bill to designate the Eastern Brown Pelican as the official seabird of the state. Brown pelicans on Deveaux Bank / Andy Johnson, Cornell Lab of Ornithology One of our biggest […]
...Thank you to everyone who attended our screening of Scarlet Sky and Blue Blood: Conservation of the Red Knot and Horseshoe Crab in the Southeastern US earlier this week in partnership with Southern Environmental Law Center. We were inspired by audience support and the stunning footage documenting the rare sight of red knots and horseshoe crabs in […]
...St. Helena Sense of Place Workshop Series Gather with us in the community for guided interactive expressions of what St. Helena looks, sounds, & feels like through art, music, and connection to the land. Throughout the next few months, our five workshops will be led by artists, creatives, and activists from St. Helena – Dat […]
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