We are one step closer to saving Lewis Ocean Bay. On February 20, Horry County Council voted to defer the Conway Medical Center (CMC) rezoning for six months to give CMC time to discuss selling the property to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). While the fight isn’t over, this does put us one step closer to a conservation outcome. We are encouraged by this step, but look forward to a future…
Welcome to Annexation 101! The Town of Ridgeland voted to accept an annexation petition for 3,000 acres of land along Snake Road that abuts Hazzard Creek and the Port Royal Sound watershed. The annexation request is tied to a master plan and development agreement that would permit over 2,000 dwelling units and 500,000 sf of commercial development. What is annexation? Annexation is the legal process used by towns and cities (aka municipalities) to expand their borders and…
The 3rd and final reading to rezone the Conway Medical Center (CMC) property across from Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Horry County Council meeting. We need your help! Please attend the meeting to show the council that smoke and hospitals do not mix and the best outcome for this parcel is for CMC to sell it to SC Department of Natural Resource so that it can be conserved.
We’re continuing our journey to the depths of the Blake Plateau and its fascinating deep-sea coral ecosystem by diving into the ecology that supports life at extreme depths and at the surface. No need to have a background in ecology, just your excitement for all things Under the Sea is required!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting coastal conservation! Want to share in the love? Download and send your valentine a card from below. Download conservation candy hearts Download With love from Coastal Conservation League
Share your concerns now before the projects are on the ballot in November. Your voice matters! The proposed road project list for Horry County is not yet final. This comment period is your chance to have your opinions heard on where your tax dollars should go for the next 25 years. Commenting is easy! Horry County will be collecting comment cards at each meeting or you can…
Happy New Year from the South Coast office of the Coastal Conservation League! We hope you rang in 2024 with a serving of collard greens to bring you wealth, and a scoop of hoppin’ john for good luck! Stick around to learn about our advocacy to protect historic rice fields and sensitive landscapes along the New River, from its headwaters in Hardeeville to its mouth near Palmetto Bluff.
As we mentioned before the holidays, the Pine Island developer’s claims that a large residential subdivision will be built if the golf resort plan is not given an exception from the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) rules is neither a likely option, nor the only other option for the property. In fact, this fall, the developer’s conceptual plan for 144 homes was met with significant concerns by…
We’re continuing our journey to the depths of the Blake Plateau and its fascinating deep-sea coral ecosystem by diving into the biology that makes deep-sea corals so unique. No need to have a background in biological sciences, just your excitement for all things Under the Sea is required! The remote operated vehicle, Deep…
As 2023 comes to a close, we want to take time to reflect with you on all we’ve accomplished together this year. So often, we face new issues that take all of our focus, and it’s easy to forget to recognize and appreciate our success. So, here’s a brief look at some of our wins, by the numbers, this year. Thank you for all you do to support this important work.
