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South Carolina is changing fast, and so are the challenges facing our environment. In response, CVSC has launched a bold 10-year strategic plan designed to meet these issues head-on. The plan focuses on electing conservation-minded leaders, protecting the spaces…

With rapid growth and development reshaping our landscape, the need to protect our precious land and water resources has never been more urgent. Governor McMaster and a coalition of state agencies and conservation organizations are choosing to see this…

South Carolina’s major utilities are charging ahead with plans to build massive new fossil fuel power plants and pipelines, locking communities into decades of air pollution and rising electric bills.  These facilities will take years to build and…

This month, we caught up with Zach Bjur, Land, Water, and Ocean Project Manager, to discuss recent progress in our efforts to preserve South Carolina’s historic Rosenwald Schools. A newly completed 18-month study lays the foundation for securing funding…

Wander down a winding trail and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature. Look up, and see sunlight filtering through a canopy of green leaves. Breathe in, and take in the earthy scents of leaves, flowers, and…

COLUMBIA, SC—Voters in Lee, Sumter, and Kershaw counties elected Keishan Scott to the South Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday night, selecting a leader rooted in public service, shaped by lived experience, and committed to protecting the state’s air,…

COLUMBIA, SC — Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) proudly announces its endorsement of Keishan Scott in the upcoming special general election for South Carolina House District 50. This seat was previously held by Representative Will Wheeler, who resigned…

Friends, As the gavel falls on the 2025 legislative session, we want to reflect on a season of hard work, spirited debate, and determined advocacy for the people and places that make South Carolina special. This year,…

Columbia, S.C.—Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education Fund (CVSCEF) proudly announces that fellows from its leadership development initiative, the Palmetto Leadership Academy, were formally recognized at the South Carolina Statehouse today for their commitment to conservation and public…

Hey friends! Six more days. That’s all left in this year’s legislative session, and we’re in a full sprint to the finish line, working to keep our conservation priorities moving forward.  South Carolina operates on a…