Thank you to the more than 1100 advocates who have sent a letter to the Public Service Commission telling them hands off Audubon’s Beidler Forest!
Last month, Santee Cooper announced a proposal to cut down hundreds of trees in Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest, including sections of original and old growth, to make way for a new transmission line.
In the Post & Courier this morning, Taylor Allred, Energy & Climate Program Director, and Anna Kimelblatt, Communities & Transportation Program Director, authored an op-ed that paints the picture of what’s at stake in Beidler Forest.
As Taylor and Anna wrote, “It’s no surprise that the birding community of the tri-county region flocks to Audubon’s Beidler Forest Sanctuary: It’s a truly unique treasure tucked away in Dorchester County. Now a proposed utility project by Santee Cooper places part of the sanctuary in extreme jeopardy.”
Santee Cooper’s plan would permanently alter this special place and could adversely impact endangered and threatened species, including the spotted turtle. Learn more about the transmission line project here.
Add your voice to the more than 1100 submissions and tell the PSC to steer clear of Audubon’s Beidler Forest.
Have you had the opportunity to explore the Beidler Forest? See for yourself!
Reply to this email to let us know what it means to you. Better yet, let the PSC know through our form letter. Tell the PSC that we do not want this to happen.