Press Releases
Federal Court Upholds Closure of the Tellico ORV Area to Protect Brook Trout
Rejecting a challenge from ORV enthusiasts, a federal judge today upheld U.S. Forest Service and conservation groups’ efforts to protect the Tellico River watershed in the Nantahala National Forest, including streams critical to native brook...
Virginia’s Obligated $75 Million to Improve Rail Service and Put Virginians Back to Work
After lengthy negotiations, an agreement has been reached that will provide the Commonwealth of Virginia $74.8 million in federal funds it was awarded as part of the intercity and high speed rail program created in...
Conservation Groups Sue to Require DHEC to Issue Santee Cooper Coal Ash Permit
The Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit today against the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to force it to do its job and issue a new Clean Water Act permit for Santee...
Groups challenge N.C. spotlighting of coyotes near endangered red wolves
Accidental shootings resulting in death or injury are a primary concern outlined in a court challenge filed today against an illegal, temporary state rule that allows spotlight hunting of coyotes at night throughout North Carolina,...
Records Set at Cape Hatteras for Tourism and Sea Turtles
With the breeding season still underway, the first year under a long-awaited rule to manage beach driving at Cape Hatteras National Seashore is already record-breaking for local tourism and the rare sea turtles that nest...
Controversial Proposed Highway in Virginia Would Slice Through Civil War Battlefield as the Nation Observes Battle’s 150th Anniversary
As the nation observes the 150th anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an agreement with the National Park Service (NPS) that would force through a new...
NC Turnpike Authority sued over Garden Parkway Toll Highway
Today the Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit on behalf of Conservation groups in United States District Court challenging the environmental review for the controversial Garden Parkway toll highway.
SCE&G and Riverkeeper reach agreement on coal ash storage
South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G) and the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation today announced they have reached a settlement of a suit brought by the Southern Environmental Law...
Federal Agency Withdraws Approval for Monroe Bypass Project
The Federal Highway Administration yesterday withdrew its formal approval for the Monroe Bypass project, marking another major setback for the $700 million dollar toll highway project.
SELC Releases Go29 Video, Shines Spotlight on Better, More Cost-Effective Alternative to Proposed
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) today released a new video, “Go29,” that highlights a better way to fix traffic problems on Route 29 than the proposed Western Bypass.