The CCL has some great information in the video below for South Carolinian’s about our wetlands across the state – including swamps and salt marsh.

It also discusses development along the coastline – including over 2000 islands that could foreseeably have bridges connecting them to the mainland. Thanks to Nancy Vinson and several other citizens’ hard work, 95% of those proposed bridges were denied development!

It is well worth your time to watch this short video from the Coastal Conservation League if you are at all interested in the pristine environment that so much of South Carolina has to offer.

Greywater, also known as sullage, is non-industrial wastewater generated from domestic processes such as dish washing, laundry and bathing. Greywater comprises 50-80% of the residential wastewater generated from all of the house’s sanitation equipment, except for the septic tank (water from toilets is blackwater, or sewage).

Well, when you hear that, you’d think you own water you paid for to get to your house, and if you choose to recycle it in some manner and reuse it, you should be able to without any problem, right? Wrong.

Maybe not here in S.C., but in Las Vegas, water that’s used indoors travels a continuous loop. From people’s homes, water flows to a treatment plant, and is then sent back to Lake Mead where an equal amount is pumped out of the lake, and the 12-mile journey back to the treatment plants and then homes starts all over again.   Read more...

The Cooper River Corridor Project, initiated in 1989, has been nominated for federal support as part of the Heritage Rivers Initiative. Siting and land clearing policies on the property are followed to minimize disruption to the ecology and to preserve the archeological value of the site.

In fall 1995, the Cooper River Corridor Project initiated a community-based planning process to develop a common vision and recommendations for the protection and enhancement of the river’s natural, cultural, and economic resources.

The goal was to preserve historic and natural resources for future generations; to ensure greater access to parks, recreation areas, and other public amenities; and to increase opportunities and improve quality of life through community-based education and well-managed economic development.   Read more...

The swallow-tailed kite is an endangered-species in S.C. and considered a species of highest conservation concern.
Credit: SCDNR

The public is being asked to report sightings of the swallow-tailed kite, an endangered-species in South Carolina and considered a species of highest conservation concern throughout its breeding range in North America. Call toll free 1-866-971-7474 to report a swallow-tailed kite sighting or go to the SCDNR form.

This bird is unmistakable with its narrow, 4-foot wingspan and long; 10-inch forked outer tail feathers. The dorsal coloration is black while the head and underparts are white. Average weight for adults is a little over 1 pound, with females being slightly heavier than males.   Read more...