Category Archives: Oceans

Don’t let one developer change our beachfront management program in South Carolina

It is a shame that one Senator, on the behalf of one developer of a mile of beachfront, is jeopardizing all of South Carolina’s beachfront management program. Please read this recent op-ed by Elizabeth M. Hagood in the Post & Courier: Protect S.C. coast: No retreat from ‘line in the sand’. Bill S.139 will be […]
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Oppose bill #139 to protect the South Carolina coast from improper development

The S.C. state senate will like decide on S.139 this week. A decision has been delayed since January 20, 2016. This bill directly impacts the ability to go forward with the development of Captain Sams Spit, Kiawah Island. Future improper development on the South Carolina coast is a likely outcome as well if this bill […]
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We stand against offshore drilling in South Carolina

There is little value and great risk in drilling offshore in South Carolina. According to the Coastal Conservation League: Estimates suggest that South Carolina may only have enough oil and gas off its coast to meet current demand in the US for approximately 6 days. The US Department of Energy has concluded this amount of […]
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