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.
SCWF Executive Director, Ben Gregg, has announced his retirement from the SC Wildlife Federation effective February 1st. See below for official announcement directly from Ben. Ben has dedicated his life...
We hear the words time and time again, “I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by.” And yet, the phrase continues to ring true. As days or weeks...
SC agency chose not to protect rivers because ofindustry pressure, ex-official says By Sammy Fretwell. Published in The State on February 3, 2026 3:37 PM. South Carolina’s environmental agency has...