Thursday, July 25, 2024
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 enable the County to meet the charge of protecting the character, culture, and way of life in our traditional settlement…
Monday, July 15, 2024
Settlement to increase low-income energy efficiency program spending
Today, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the Coastal Conservation League and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, joined a settlement in the Dominion Energy South Carolina rate case that all parties in the proceeding, including the state Office of Regulatory Staff, have joined or stated they do not oppose. Dominion initially sought a rate increase that would have increased the monthly bill for residential customers…
Friday, July 12, 2024
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 an email to tell Florence County Council to deny this rezoning!
Florence County, with just 1.7% conserved land, is the lowest…
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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 proposed changes here.
If approved, these zoning improvements would be a…
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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 homes and businesses, destroy over 38 acres of saltwater and freshwater wetlands, impact over 30 acres…
Monday, July 8, 2024
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…
Monday, July 1, 2024
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, and our ability to manage waste.
Updating the single-use plastic ordinance in Beaufort County will help…
Thursday, June 27, 2024
It’s been a busy year for the Conservation League at the State House! In case you missed it, the General Assembly approved…
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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 South Carolina.
Riley Egger, Land, Water & Wildlife Program Director has answered your audience questions below!
