SELC HAS A UNIQUE MISSION:
Use the power of the law to protect the environment and health of the Southeast. Working in all three branches of government, this non-profit organization shapes, implements, and enforces the laws and policies that determine the quality of the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the landscapes and communities around us. Learn more»
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STANDING UP FOR THE SOUTH
SELC wins passage of Virginia wilderness law!
SELC and our partners scored a major victory March 25 with passage of the Virginia Ridge and Valley Act, permanently protecting 53,000 acres in the mountains of Virginia. More»
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FROM THE NEWSROOM
Federal Court Overturns Permit for Massive Reservoir in Virginia
A federal court has overturned a permit issued by the Corps of Engineers for a massive impoundment in King William County, Virginia that would have resulted in the single largest, authorized loss of wetlands in the mid-Atlantic region in the last 37 years. More»
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SELC'S ACTION PLAN
How can one group make a significant impact throughout a six-state region during a time of accelerating environmental threats? SELC’s answer is an ambitious new ten-year action plan. More»
