South Carolina

Justice Conservation Fund Awards Inaugural Grant to Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation for Forest Preservation in South Carolina

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Laurens, SC – According to Dogwood Alliance, a groundbreaking multi-million dollar initiative aimed at empowering communities and tribes to protect forests in the American South launched its first grant on April 1, 2026, to the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation in South Carolina. The Justice Conservation Fund (JCF), established by Dogwood Alliance and New Alpha Community … Read more

Daily Limit: As Classics go, Hartwell has clean title

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Anderson, SC – According to Bassmaster, Lake Hartwell, a premier bass fishing destination straddling the South Carolina-Georgia border, has been ranked as the third-cleanest lake in the United States, a testament to decades of dedicated conservation efforts led by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and other agencies. The recognition comes from a … Read more

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Wood Stork in Major Conservation Victory for South Carolina

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North Myrtle Beach, SC – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially removed the wood stork from the federal list of endangered and threatened species last month, marking a significant milestone in wildlife conservation efforts across the Southeast. This decision, which took effect in March 2026, highlights the success of decades-long habitat restoration initiatives in … Read more