Archive for Land Use

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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 '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…
Oct '138
by Colin   Posted In : Habitat, Land Use, Wildlife

Diamondback Terrapin

The diamondback terrapin turtle is one of a number of species that are critical to the health of our salt marsh.   They directly contribute to the health of the salt marsh by eating periwinkle snails.   The snails are […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jun '131
by Colin   Posted In : Land Use

Kiawah River Plantation Fill Permit Hearing Tuesday, 9/24, 6PM

The Kiawah River Plantation (KRP) developers are seeking a permit to fill some wetlands and salt marsh areas to expand access roads.   (For more information about this project and its impact on Johns Island, read our earlier post.)   […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
May '131
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Education, Events, Land Use

KRP TIF Defeated

The Charleston County Council will met on Thursday, May 2 to review the Kiawah River Plantation (KRP) Tax Financing (TIF) proposal.   Colin Cuskley, Johns Island Conservancy executive director gave the “Citizen’s Presentation”. The Council Finance Committee voted not to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Apr '1312
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Land Use

Urban Growth Boundary Expanding

The Charleston County Planning Commission is conducting a series of monthly meetings to review proposed changes to the County Comprehensive Plan.   This is a state mandated process that must be done every five years. At the last meeting on […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mar '1315
by Colin   Posted In : Conservation Action, Dolphin Awareness, Habitat, Land Use, Wildlife, Marine Wildlife, Wildlife

Sam’s Spit – The Zombie Project

The Captain Sam’s Spit development issue is back in the news.   The SC State Supreme Court surprisingly reversed themselves and will allow the building of a half mile long revetment / seawall along the Kiawah River at the narrowest […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jan '1323
by Colin   Posted In : Land Use

KRP Details

The Charleston County Council approved a development agreement with the Beach Company for Kiawah River Plantation (KRP) in December 2009. The KRP development is part of a 2,000 acre property, formerly known as Mullet Hall and commonly still referred to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Dec '129
by Colin   Posted In : Land Use

Kiawah River Plantation

Johns Island Growth Johns Island is becoming an increasingly popular place to live. Between 2000 and 2010 the population grew by over 50%. Properties along the shoreline are particularly desirable especially those on the southwest side bordering the salt marsh […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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