South Carolina
Top priorities
The changing coast
Sunny day flooding and punishing storms are a way of life now along South Carolina’s coast. SELC attorneys and issue experts are collaborating with partners, local governments, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders – and also bringing litigation where necessary – to oppose development proposals that would exacerbate flooding while advocating for nature-based solutions to build a resilient future.
Learn MoreStopping destructive road projects
The secret is out about South Carolina and people are moving to the state in unprecedented numbers to enjoy all it has to offer. With more drivers, comes the question of more roads. SELC is engaged with partners and community leaders to avoid repeating the mistake of sacrificing neighborhoods and wetlands for more pavement and traffic.
Learn MoreProtecting wetlands
Working as nature’s sponge, wetlands play a pivotal role in the wetter world brought on by climate change. Too often, development sacrifices wetlands, pushing flooding problems onto adjacent land. SELC’s South Carolina office is leading the way in defending wetlands from destructive practices.
Learn MoreSolar initiative
SELC is engaged with utilities, customers, and solar companies to ensure South Carolina continues to see economic and environmental benefits from low-cost, low-risk clean energy. With the costs of coal and gas climbing to record levels, South Carolina utilities must have clean and diverse resource portfolios to protect South Carolina ratepayers.
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