Archive for Conservation Action

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Mar '1410
by Dan Conover   Posted In : Conservation Action, Education, Farms, History, Land Use, NoRecent

Growing a New Johns Island
Conserve & Grow

Conserve: Protect something, especially of environmental or cultural importance, from harm or destruction. Prevent the wasteful overuse of a resource. Oxford Dictionary Our natural landscape: Forest, marsh and water John’s Island has long been overlooked by outsiders as a rural […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mar '149
by Dan Conover   Posted In : Conservation Action, Education, Farms, History, Land Use, Popular Posts

Growing a New Johns Island
Introduction

The future of Johns Island is being written now. Without the participation and leadership of its people, what we get tomorrow may little resemble what we love today. In that spirit, over the last two years, the Johns Island Conservancy […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Dec '1311
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Farms, Land Use

Johns Island Conservation Easement Update #2

Hugh C. Lane Jr. Chairman Greenbelt Bank Board
Oct '1311
by Colin   Posted In : Wildlife, Birds, Conservation Action, Wildlife, Ospreys, Wildlife

Osprey Platforms Installed

The Johns Island Conservancy and  Berkeley Electric Cooperative have successfully installed two Osprey platforms at Mullet Hall County Park and Legare Farms.   The simple, easy to build platforms were based on a design provided by the The Center for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oct '1310
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Farms, Habitat, Land Use

Johns Island Conservation Easement Update

There is one last chance, however slim, that the County Council may reconsider the Legare Farms conservation easement at this Thursday’s Finance Committee meeting (December 5, 2013).   The story in last Sunday’s Post and Courier describes the process and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oct '1310
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Farms, Habitat, Land Use

Johns Island Conservation Easement

Legare Farms One Last Chance Post & Courier See Editorial * Email County Council * Click here Legare Farms is a 300 acre working agricultural enterprise bordered on three sides by water: the Stono River on the east, Abbapoola Creek […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sep '139
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Education, History, Plants

Angel Oak

The Lowcountry Open Land Trust has extended the campaign to purchase the property next to the Angel Oak.   The Johns Island Conservancy and SaveTheAngelOak.org support this effort and gave a presentation on September 17 to help the cause.   […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '133
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Dolphin Awareness, Wildlife, Marine Wildlife, Wildlife

Beachwalker Park Dolphin Sign

A new dolphin education sign has been installed along the boardwalk out to Beachwalker County Park.   The interpretive sign explains about dolphin strand feeding behavior on Captain Sam’s Spit and provides guidelines for viewers to safely view this unique […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '131
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Events

SC Environmental Law Events Sept 26 and Oct 5

  SC Environmental Law Project Events The South Carolina environmental Law Project has two great events coming up. First on Thursday, Sept 26 a reception will be held at the Redeemer Church in downtown Charleston. The event is hosted by […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '131
by Colin   Posted In : Wildlife, Birds, Conservation Action, Education, Wildlife

Birds of Prey

Took a trip up to The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw about 20 minutes north of Charleston.   Great facility and great show.   An excellent example of a conservation organization that does good and generates revenue as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…