Thursday, July 7, 2022
Press release from the Coastal Conservation League
For immediate release: July 7, 2022
Media Contact: Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, [email protected], (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…
Thursday, May 26, 2022
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: Charleston Communities for Cruise Control, Charlestowne Neighborhood Association, Coastal Conservation League, Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association, Historic Charleston Foundation, Preservation Society of Charleston, South Carolina Environmental Law Project, Southern Environmental Law Center
May 25, 2022
Contact:
Carrie Agnew, Charleston Communities for Cruise Control, [email protected]
Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, [email protected], (843) 530-0211
Winslow Hastie, Historic Charleston Foundation, [email protected], (843) 720-1186
Brian Turner, Preservation Society of Charleston, [email protected], 843.722.4630 ext. 24
Amy Armstrong, South Carolina…
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Press release from the Southern Environmental Law Center and Coastal Conservation League
For immediate release: May 12, 2022
Contact: Erin Malec, SELC, [email protected], 434-409-8245
Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, [email protected], 843-530-0211
Permit issued for massive development that would put new homes in flood-prone area, exacerbate flooding
CHARLESTON, S.C — Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized a developer’s plans to build a massive development larger than Daniel Island on the Cainhoy peninsula, a largely…
Saturday, March 26, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2022
Media Contacts:
Amy Armstrong, Esquire
Executive Director, General Counsel
South Carolina Environmental Law Project
[email protected], (843) 527-0078
Melinda Kelley, Chair
Wadmalaw Island Land Planning Committee
[email protected], (843) 214-8266
Diane Knich
Communications Manager
Coastal Conservation League
[email protected], (843) 530-0211
Wadmalaw Citizens Seek Reversal of Permit Authorizing Destruction of Public Trust Tidelands
Wadmalaw Island residents and conservationists are asking the Board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to reverse its staff’s decision to issue a permit to…
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Press release from the Southern Environmental Law Center, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Coastal Conservation League
For immediate release: Jan. 12, 2022
Contact:
Mike Mather, SELC Communications, (434) 977-4090 or cell/text (434) 333-9464, [email protected]
Jake Bleich, Defenders of Wildlife, (202) 772-3208, [email protected]
Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League Communications, cell/text (843) 530-0211, [email protected]
Conservation groups sue regulators, pharmaceutical company over crab pens
Confining horseshoe crabs to manmade ponds robs threatened shorebirds of critical food source
Aerial videos and still images…
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Press release from the Coastal Conservation League
For immediate release: January 20, 2022
Media Contact: Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, [email protected], (843) 530-0211
The Coastal Conservation League Announces Interim Executive Director
and Executive Search Firm
The Coastal Conservation League has hired an Interim Executive Director and retained an executive search firm to find a permanent successor for former Executive Director Laura Cantral, who announced her departure last month.
This week, Denise Schlener joined the Conservation League’s team as…
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Press release from the Coastal Conservation League
For immediate release: December 1, 2021
Media Contact: Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, [email protected], (843) 530-0211
GrowFood Carolina is moving! (in 2023)
A new home at 1814 Harmon Street
After 10 very productive and successful years of operations at 990 Morrison Drive, we are excited to announce the purchase of a new—and larger—location for GrowFood Carolina, our state’s first local food hub. Opening in spring 2023, we will bring our experience,…
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Press release from the Coastal Conservation League
For immediate release: December 1, 2021
Media Contact: Diane Knich, Coastal Conservation League, [email protected], (843) 530-0211
The Coastal Conservation League Announces the Departure of
Executive Director Laura Cantral
The Coastal Conservation League today announced that Executive Director Laura Cantral will depart from the organization, effective December 31, 2021. For personal family reasons, Laura and her husband will be relocating to Atlanta in January 2022.
In her memo…
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Berkeley County is home to many historic pineland villages, from Pineville to Pinopolis to Honey Hill. Read on to learn more about the history of these hamlets and the value of pine trees.
If you have thoughts, questions, or ideas about conservation efforts in Berkeley County, please reply directly to this email, reach out at [email protected], or give me a call at (843) 723-5127. I look forward to hearing from you!
The Berkeley County Dispatch
Rice…
Monday, February 22, 2021
A proposed industrial complex on Jedburg Road in the New Hope community is threatening to destroy 13 acres of wetlands in Wassamassaw Swamp, eradicating wildlife habitat and compromising the area’s ability to withstand storms. Read on to learn more about the project and how to get involved.
If you have ideas for Berkeley County, please feel free to reply directly to this email, reach out at [email protected], or give me a call at (843)…
