Wednesday, October 29, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Several environmental groups joined a settlement with Duke Energy Progress this week involving Duke’s application for a rate increase at the South Carolina Public Service Commission. Earlier this year, Duke requested an average rate increase of 12.1% (and 15.1% for residential customers), or nearly $75 million, citing the need to reflect the improvements they’ve made to the power grid.
On behalf of the Coastal Conservation League, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Vote…
Friday, October 24, 2025
Charleston, S.C. — Oct. 24, 2025 — On Oct. 23, 2025, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court issued a Final Order requiring that a seawall illegally constructed on Isle of Palms must come down. The case stems from Rom Reddy’s construction of two hard erosion control structures, consisting of concrete, rebar, foam, and other non-beach compatible materials, between September 2023 and February 2024, without any permit, and despite three cease and desist orders issued…
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Charleston, S.C. — Oct. 22, 2025 — The Coastal Conservation League is honored to announce that Lori Cary-Kothera will join the organization as Chief Conservation Officer (CCO). She begins her role Nov. 3, 2025.
A lifelong coastal advocate, Cary-Kothera has dedicated her career to protecting and restoring diverse communities and resources across the Southeast and at the national level. She joins the Conservation League from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where, as…
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Thank you to everyone who participated in efforts to protect Audubon’s Beidler Forest! Audubon and Santee Cooper have reached a settlement agreement that will help protect this special place, and the Public Service Commission (PSC) is expected to approve it soon. Your advocacy power in action was instrumental in securing this victory for conservation!
We believe…
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Charleston, S.C. – Sept. 16, 2025 – The Coastal Conservation League is pleased to announce that Robert H. Boyles, Jr., has joined the organization as Senior Advisor for Conservation Policy, Advocacy, and Leadership. Boyles brings unparalleled experience and expertise in marine policy and natural resource management to the Conservation League’s team, where he will provide strategic counsel on a range of critical issues, helping the organization intensify its environmental advocacy, expand community engagement, and optimize…
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Decades ago, the St. Helena community made clear that its vision for the island’s future was a place where generations of Gullah/Geechee families could continue to sustain their rich farming, hunting, and fishing culture. This vision does not include golf courses, gated communities, and resort developments, which threaten to inflate property taxes and interrupt the cultural way of life for this historic community.
At around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 23, Beaufort…
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Across the state, large, planned developments are being approved by municipalities without considering the infrastructure needed to support these massive projects.
This inevitably leads to increased traffic, more frequent flooding, an increased higher demand for expensive water, sewer, and drainage needs upgrades, overcrowded schools, and stress on emergency services.
To prevent the irreversible loss of rural…
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Thank you to all the community members who came out to Ravenel Town Hall last week to speak in opposition to the rezoning of the Lucas Tract. Our job isn’t done just yet, but your voice has made a big difference!
Last week, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of both the rezoning and development agreement for the Lucas Tract. The Lucas Tract…
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Tickton Hall, a nearly 1,500-acre property formerly a part of Chelsea, is at risk and your voice matters. Sign the petition and join us for a public hearing on Thursday, September 18th, as Ridgeland officials consider the new development proposal for Tickton Hall and share your concerns.
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