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An update on protecting St. Helena

Monday, December 18, 2023

It’s been a few months since we’ve shared an update about our work to protect St. Helena Island by supporting the community in upholding the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) zoning rules, which prohibit gated communities and golf resorts. As you know, much of this work over the last year has been centered around the Pine Island/St. Helenaville property and attempts by a developer backed by wealthy investors to circumvent the CPO to build…

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Conservation agreement reduces the development’s impacts to wetlands, the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

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…

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South Coast Newsletter: December

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…

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South Coast Newsletter: December

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…

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What lurks beyond our shores?

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!

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Update: 526 ain’t the fix!

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…

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Environmental groups oppose Seabrook Island project and DHEC decision

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…

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Recycling officially recognized in Charleston!

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…

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TAKE ACTION: Take the Charleston County Climate Action Planning Questionnaire

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Help Charleston County understand your feedback on its climate action planning efforts by taking the Charleston County Climate Action Planning Questionnaire. Share Your Thoughts

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Faith’s Focus: My evening with Jane Goodall

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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