Howdy holidays, y’all! With shorter days and lower temperatures, I find this time of year is best for drinking a warm cup of tea, snuggling up to my senior orange cat, Darwin, and as of lately, writing. In September, I embarked on a year-long creative writing…
I’m dreaming of a white coral… Lophelia, of course! These deep-sea corals are naturally white in color, different from their colorful surface-level counterparts. Deep beneath the surface and just 6o miles off the coast of South Carolina, the Blake Plateau is a winter wonderland. No, really! Temperatures along the Blake Plateau average a chilly 39°F, and marine snow falls from the surface daily, landing on a sea…
Traveling offers an opportunity to explore new cultures, recharge, and create lasting memories. But our adventures often come with a hefty environmental cost. From flights to accommodations, our journeys can contribute to carbon emissions and pollution. This gift guide features a selection of climate-conscious travel products, so that gift giving is kind to both the people you care about and the planet. Luggage that makes a difference Though it’s a…
‘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
State revokes authorization after decisive failure of sales tax referendum Monday, South Carolina’s Joint Bond Review Committee formally revoked authorization and funding for the I-526 or “Mark Clark” Extension after Charleston County voted down a transportation sales tax referendum to fund the $2.3 billion dollar project. Groups like the Coastal Conservation League and Southern Environmental Law Center have fought the I-526 Extension project for years, citing its destructive impacts on…
“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 Library, is talking about the Free and…
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 towards plastic reduction, North Charleston has not yet amended their ordinance language to prohibit thick plastic bags…
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 to the airport for a family trip to Paris. Within this chaos, it’s easy to forget…
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 while making the case for more low-cost renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. In July, we reached a settlement in Dominion’s…
CHARLESTON, SC – The Coastal Conservation League, an environmental advocacy organization, is pleased to announce that Chief Financial Officer Joel Sandstrom was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Senior Financial Executive of the Year – Small Business Award given by the Charleston CFO Council. The award was announced and awarded during a reception in October. The Conservation League welcomed Joel Sandstrom…
