Bills

Public parks and green spaces are vital to South Carolina, providing places for recreation and contributing to the health and well-being of our citizens. These spaces offer clean air and water, and support biodiversity, adding to the state’s natural beauty. However, nearby solid waste facilities and mining operations pose a significant threat, with mining being particularly disruptive and jeopardizing these essential resources. This bill offers a solution by prohibiting the Department of Environmental Services from issuing permits for such operations within two miles of these protected green spaces, ensuring their ecological integrity and recreational value are preserved for current and future generations.