For years, we’ve advocated for coastal management that balances nesting habitat with outdoor recreation. Colonial nesting seabirds–such as brown pelicans, black skimmers, and various species of terns–require specific habitats and features to raise their young. In South Carolina, Deveaux Bank is one of only six places that can support substantial colonies…
Public Service Commission’s approval allows failure to invest in clean energy Yesterday, the South Carolina Public Service Commission approved Dominion Energy’s integrated resource plan for South Carolina, paving the way for riskier and dirtier energy sources and putting Dominion’s coal retirement timeline in question. Rather than seize the opportunities to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the plan includes heavy investment in methane gas without sufficient investment in cleaner technology. “We’re disappointed in the Public Service…
Congratulations to Jasper County for passing a referendum that establishes its first local conservation fund. The special sales and use tax will raise $94 million to protect land and water and $376 million to fix existing roads over the next 15 years. The majority “Yes” vote (55%) marks a huge step toward ensuring access to clean water and safe roads for all who call Jasper County home. With mounting growth pressure…
The passing of the Horry County Special Sales and Use Tax means that rural western Horry and Georgetown counties will be opened to sprawling development, families will lose their farmland, communities will be divided, flooding impacts will worsen, and our public conservation lands will be compromised. The Coastal Conservation League is disappointed in the outcome of the Horry County Special Sales and Use Tax and stands strong that the negative…
Charleston County voters have made it clear: they prioritize our Sea Islands, Settlement Communities, and Lowcountry way of life more than a destructive road project. The Coastal Conservation League is proud of voters who stood up for our environment, community, and future by voting down the unbalanced and unfair 2024 special sales and use tax. We now have an opportunity to come together to select and implement priority traffic solutions while…
Yesterday, the South Carolina Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy’s integrated resource plan for South Carolina, directing Duke to work with stakeholders to consider improvements recommended by several environmental groups that, if implemented, could improve grid reliability, expand opportunities for solar energy and battery storage, and reduce reliance on risky and polluting fossil fuels. The Commission also directed Duke to work with large customers such as Walmart to develop programs to reduce load…
Purchasing a home is a significant milestone and cornerstone of the “American dream.” It’s a place to rest and relax, raise a family, and secure a long-term financial investment. As climate change becomes a more tangible reality, the home buying process is shifting, especially here in the Southeast. A recent Zillow survey found that 80 percent of prospective home buyers consider climate risks when shopping for a home. Their concern…
Next Tuesday, October 29th, the Ravenel Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on a rezoning request and development agreement that would densely place over 80 homes and septic tanks outside the Urban Growth Boundary, on the edges of preserved lands, and bordering critical salt marsh and tributaries that feed the Stono River. Tell…
Have your friends and neighbors been asking questions about the Charleston sales tax referendum and what that has to do with extending I-526? Same here! To help, we recorded a short presentation to break down the facts and figures. Take a look and share with others! Watch here:
The Coastal Conservation League has released maps showing the potential impacts the proposed route of the I-526/Mark Clark Expressway Extension would have on Charleston County communities. On November 5th, Charleston County residents will vote on a sales tax that prioritizes the outdated, overpriced, and destructive Mark Clark / I-526 Extension. If funded, the extension project would destroy 38 acres of wetlands; dump pollution into the Stono River; wipe out over 46 acres…
