Friday, June 16, 2023
A coalition of Charleston advocacy groups is applauding the announcement Friday by the South Carolina Ports Authority and the City of Charleston that there will be a fresh start on the redevelopment of Union Pier, a significant project that for months has drawn overwhelming community feedback.
At the June 7 Planning Commission meeting focused on the proposed Union Pier project, Barbara Melvin, President and CEO of the Ports Authority, assured the hundreds of concerned citizens…
Monday, June 5, 2023
After nearly three years of development, a comprehensive plan to protect salt marsh along the coast from North Carolina to east-central Florida has finally come to fruition.
The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative’s (SASMI) plan calls for protecting the sinewy channels of coastal grasslands for their value in reducing flooding and erosion, providing wildlife habitat and supporting coastal businesses and economies.
“Salt marshes are iconic landscapes in the coastal Southeast, yet their health and sustainability is…
Monday, June 5, 2023
Petition to shield home buyers from unforeseen costs and damages
CHARLESTON, S.C. — This month, a new disclosure form published by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission goes into effect that will ensure better information about flood history and erosion risk is shared between home sellers and buyers across the state. This improved transparency will help home buyers better prepare for future floods and take precautions such as purchasing flood insurance. Previous requirements…
Monday, May 8, 2023
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 interrupt the cultural way of life for this community.
Today, a third and final reading by Beaufort County Council of clarifying revisions to…
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: Coastal Conservation League
January 25, 2023
Contact:
Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, dianek@scccl.org, (843) 530-0211
Avery Research Center awarded $2 million grant from Mellon Foundation
We congratulate the Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston, and Dr. Tamara Butler, the center’s Executive Director and member of the Coastal Conservation League’s Board of Directors, for being awarded a $2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.
The funding, says Dr. Butler, will allow the center to…
Thursday, January 5, 2023
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (Dec. 6, 2022) – The long-term resilience of Beaufort County’s military installations got a boost this week with the announcement of a major grant to reduce climate impacts at Parris Island and surrounding communities.
The Coastal Conservation League, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Sustainability Institute (SI), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, and The Pew Charitable Trusts…
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Contact: Diane Knich, Communications Manager, dianek@scccl.org, (843) 530-0211
The Coastal Conservation League congratulates the citizens of Dorchester County for approving the continuation of the penny sales tax to fix roads and preserve open space. This promises to provide much-needed opportunities to alleviate traffic congestion, protect the county’s most important natural resources, and offer residents more access to nature, especially in rapidly growing areas like Ridgeville and Givhans. We…
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Contact: Diane Knich, Communications Manager, dianek@scccl.org, (843) 530-0211
Beaufort County’s land, water, and quality of life was on the ballot this election cycle. Once again, the community turned out in broad support by voting in favor of the Greenspace program, securing up to $100 million for conservation. This is a monumental victory for this part of the Lowcountry, which is facing unprecedented threats from coastal suburban sprawl and the loss…
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Contact: Diane Knich, Communications Manager, dianek@scccl.org, (843) 530-0211
The Coastal Conservation League congratulates the residents of Berkeley County. They created the county’s first-ever dedicated local conservation fund to help protect the natural resources, working lands, and rural communities that make Berkeley County such a special place to live, work and play. This is a historic moment that promises to be a game-changer for land protection efforts in Berkeley County. We commend county leaders for their…
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Press release from the Coastal Conservation League
For immediate release: July 7, 2022
Media Contact: Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, dianek@scccl.org, (843) 530-0211
The Coastal Conservation League Announces New Executive Director Faith Rivers James
The Coastal Conservation League’s Board of Directors announced today that it has hired Faith Rivers James as the organization’s new Executive Director. James, who was selected from a broad field of candidates following a national search led by Koya Partners and a…
