The Waccamaw Indian People Formally Affirm Inherent Rights of Nature and Demand Equitable Voice in Regional Conservation Decisions
Coastal Conservation League Announces New Executive Director
(CHARLESTON, SC) – The South Carolina Coastal Conservation League is proud to announce the return of Megan Desrosiers to the League as its new executive director. Desrosiers is a passionate conservationist who has become one of the Southeast’s most accomplished and respected environmental leaders. The Conservation League has also promoted its chief conservation officer, Lori […]
Dominion acquisition by NextEra could cost SC customers, groups warn
Groups reach settlement with Dominion Energy that lowers rate increase
Lori Cary-Kothera to join Coastal Conservation League as Chief Conservation Officer
(CHARLESTON, SC) – The Coastal Conservation League is honored to announce that Lori Cary-Kothera will join the organization as Chief Conservation Officer (CCO). She begins her role Nov. 3, 2025. A lifelong coastal advocate, Cary-Kothera has dedicated her career to protecting and restoring diverse communities and resources across the Southeast and at the national level. […]
St. Helena Island prevails, again: Beaufort County Council denies development agreement for Pine Island golf club
(CHARLESTON, SC) — 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 inflate property taxes […]
Coastal Conservation League taps Robert H. Boyles, Jr. as Senior Advisor for Conservation Policy, Advocacy, and Leadership
(CHARLESTON, SC) – The Coastal Conservation League is pleased to announce that Robert H. Boyles, Jr., has joined the organization as Senior Advisor for Conservation Policy, Advocacy, and Leadership. Boyles brings unparalleled experience and expertise in marine policy and natural resource management to the Conservation League’s team, where he will provide strategic counsel on a […]
Union Pier Plan shifting to community-focused process after significant public feedback
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 […]