Keep South Carolina Wild
April 25, 2023
The Wood Stork represents a significant milestone as we continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. These large wading birds are the only species of stork breeding in the U.S. and can be found roosting in colonies within the forested wetlands, cypress swamps, and marshes of the southeastern coastal plain. Once listed as federally endangered, the species is now making a comeback and has been proposed for delisting thanks to increased protection of their habitat and the critical ecosystems that they rely on.

Last Saturday, 25 dedicated volunteers gathered at Camp Discovery in Blythewood, South Carolina, to help monitor nest boxes and support local bird conservation efforts. Their hard work allowed us to...
From the classroom to the workplace to the field, our small but mighty SCWF team was out and about making an impact for wildlife on Earth Day! SCWF’s Executive Director,...
Published by Post & Courier: https://www.postandcourier.com/environment/south-carolina-wetlands-at-risk-sackett/article_e6dd35ee-c453-11ee-a97b-4f61260eafe4.html By Toby Cox tcox@postandcourier.com A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision rolled back federal wetlands protection, making it easier for developers to backfill marshes and...