Thursday, December 14, 2023
In a unique effort in collaboration between a developer and conservation advocates, an agreement has been reached regarding a development along the banks of the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge.
RiverPort, a nearly 4,300 acre industrial, residential and commercial development within the City of Hardeeville and Jasper County, shares a 6-mile border with the Refuge and is near the Savannah River. The Savannah River, a moving waterway whose footprint swells and shrinks, depends on this wetland…
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Season’s Greetings from the South Coast Office of the Coastal Conservation League. In this December newsletter, we’ll discuss Jasper County’s comprehensive plan updates, and also talk about wintertime fishing in the Lowcountry!
Learn more about strategies Jasper County is considering to protect its wildlife and natural resources–and stay tuned for the hottest conservation fishing tips!
Enjoy,
Grant
Jasper’s Journey Kicks Off with Donnelly…
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Season’s Greetings from the South Coast Office of the Coastal Conservation League. In this December newsletter, we’ll discuss Jasper County’s comprehensive plan updates, and also talk about wintertime fishing in the Lowcountry!
Learn more about strategies Jasper County is considering to protect its wildlife and natural resources–and stay tuned for the hottest conservation fishing tips!
Enjoy,
Grant
Jasper’s Journey Kicks Off with Donnelly…
Monday, December 11, 2023
I’m sure you already know lots about the many fascinating creatures that live under the waves off South Carolina, like whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. But how much do you know about the largest deep-sea coral reef in the world, just 200 miles off the coast of Charleston? Over the next several months, we’ll be diving deeper into this colorful world and we invite you to join us!
Friday, December 8, 2023
On Tuesday afternoon, despite extensive concerns over the feasibility of the project raised by Chairman Harvey Peeler (R – Cherokee), Senator Nikki Setzler (D – Lexington), and Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D – Orangeburg), the Joint Bond Review Committee voted to approve $75 million of state funding for Charleston County’s I-526 Extension.
Of course, that is only a tiny fraction of the entire cost, and Charleston County…
Monday, November 20, 2023
On November 13, the South Carolina Environmental Law Project, on behalf of the Coastal Conservation League, filed a Request for Contested Case in the Administrative Law Court, asking for a decision allowing a sand scraping project to take place on Seabrook Island to be overturned. The request for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (DHEC…
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Land, Water & Wildlife Project Manager Brooke Blosser stands with Katie McKain, director of Sustainability for the City of Charleston during the proclamation of November 15 as America Recycles Day.
As we continue to celebrate National Recycling Month, we have good news to share! Last night, the City of Charleston and Charleston County proclaimed November 15 as America Recycles Day!
We’re excited to see the City of…
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Friday, November 3, 2023
Say NO to Charleston County Public Works Exemption for Grand Tree Removal
PROPOSED AMENDMENT CHANGES
Charleston County Council has proposed amendments to the tree protection and preservation ordinance that would exempt county-led road projects from needing authorization from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) before cutting down trees. This could lead to the loss of hundreds of grand trees all…
