As we all wrestle with how we are participating in the current racial justice conversation, there is one important reality that must be stated: Environmental justice is racial justice. In fact, in a 2018 Greenspace…

As I write this, I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. Because of the hard work of conservation voters across South Carolina, and the rest of the country, the Great American Outdoors Act passed the U.S. House 310-107, with South…

One of my favorite African proverbs states, “A little hope each day can fill the rivers to overflowing.” As I’ve expressed in previous updates, hope, for me at least, has been an affirming pillar in my navigating through…

Last week, our legislators returned to Columbia to address COVID-19 spending from the federal CARES Act allocation. If you were like me, you probably expected lawmakers from both chambers to be there all week with extended,…

And the certification request is denied! South Carolina DHEC just announced that they denied the certification request for a Texas-based company to conduct seismic testing in our waters! We asked you to submit comments asking DHEC…

Congress Votes to Reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund CVSC joins S.C. Representatives Joe Wilson and Joe Cunningham to recognize benefits for S.C. communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House today passed the largest…