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Hey friends! I hope your new year is off to a great start. At CVSC, things begin in earnest this week. The South Carolina General Assembly gavels in tomorrow, launching the 2026 Legislative Session—and a new…

Dorchester County residents and visitors will soon be able to enjoy a new state forest at the 1,644-acre Beech Hill property thanks to the Open Space Institute (OSI) and the county’s Greenbelt program. This act of land…

Just north of Myrtle Beach, where the Little River meets the Atlantic, sits one of the last undeveloped barrier islands in South Carolina: Waties Island. The Open Space Institute (OSI) has supported a years-long effort with partners and…

​December always gives us a moment to look back—and to look ahead. This year, that reflection comes with a sense of renewal as we welcome back someone who has long been part of CVSC’s story. After a year away,…

Development pressure in southern Greenville County has been steadily increasing over the years, making the need to conserve what makes the Upstate so special increasingly important. Upstate Forever recognizes the need for land and water protection in Greenville…

The protection of more than 10,000 acres and creation of the Coosawhatchie Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area is an enormous conservation win for Jasper and Hampton Counties. This impressive achievement is a direct result of nonprofit organizations…

The Open Space Institute (OSI) launched the Black River Initiative in 2021 to create a one-of-a-kind riverine park stretching 70 miles along the scenic Black River. To support this effort, OSI recently announced the momentous 1,150-acre expansion of…

Every South Carolinian has a vision for their community–a marriage of hopes, dreams, and needs that are somewhere within reach–yet affecting change to make their vision a reality can seem impossible. CVSC is bridging that gap with the Conservation…

This month, we’re highlighting the crucial work of the Policy and Government Relations team here at CVSC. This knowledgeable, highly-skilled, and dynamic team is led by SVP of Policy and Government Relations, John Brooker, who organizes our efforts with…

Columbia, SC —Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) is proud to announce Meagan Diedolf as its next President, ushering in a new era of leadership as the organization looks ahead to a decade of continued growth and impact.