Posts tagged: Wildlife

SCWF and other conservation groups are working to ensure that new housing developments conserve critical wildlife habitat and protect residents from increased flooding. The commentary below by Coastal Conservation League founder, Dana Beach, describes...

2025-06-15 Posted by Post & Courier The Trump administration is seeking to rescind the definition of “harm” as it’s currently applied under the Endangered Species Act. Conservation groups worry the move could spell trouble...

South Carolina takes a huge step forward for wildlife habitat enhancement Native plants have formed symbiotic relationships with native wildlife over thousands of years, and therefore offer the most sustainable habitat for wildlife. The...

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 streams. Officials are worried...

SCWF Executive Director Sara Green was honored to appear on the popular South Carolina ETV program, “Making it Grow” to share some of SCWF’s programs including, Plishing, Community Habitats, Wildlife And Industry Together (WAIT),...

COLUMBIA — Senator Lindsey Graham has signed onto a bipartisan wildlife conservation bill, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, that will dedicate $1.4 billion annually to locally-led efforts to help at-risk wildlife species nationwide. “America’s...

Alex Killman is a guest writer for SCWF sharing his experiences of connecting with nature, enjoying the outdoors, and advocating for conservation – all through hunting.  Tom Turkey by Teresa Kopec. With the weather...

Published in Columbia Star – December 22, 2022 By Mike Cox Don Myers participates in SCWF’s annual “Plishing” event. On October 28, 1931, a group of 150 sportsmen gathered to establish the South Carolina...

Published December 9th in Post & Courier – https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-graham-backed-bold-bipartisan-wildlife-bill-is-running-out-of-time/article_1fc0d968-765f-11ed-a393-f73b9744ca17.html From brook trout to bobwhites, wildlife is part of what defines South Carolina. Unfortunately, more than 800 local species of concern have been identified by...

Published by the Post & Courier, 10/20/22 – https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-sc-birds-are-in-trouble-this-bipartisan-bill-can-help/article_f3712c62-4f14-11ed-99a4-57b427e54f89.html Corina Newsome, NWF There is no place on Earth like the Southeastern United States to discover wildlife. From montane forests to the coastal plain, South...