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Private Tour of the Masterpieces of the Hudson River School Painters at the Columbia Museum of Art
Join Conservation Voters of South Carolina for a private tour of the exhibit: Nature and the Grand American Vision: The Masterpieces of the Hudson River School Painters on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 5:30-7:30 at the Columbia Museum of Art.
January 31, 2012 | Read More
Sonoco announces $100 million investment, job creation
January 10, 2012 | Read More
Palmetto Green Schools Network Website Launch December 16
Palmetto Green Schools
"Serving educators, students, community leaders, and school facility managers”
December 14, 2011 | Read More
Plot to oust natural resources head alleged
A majority of the state Department of Natural Resources board secretly conspired to get rid of agency director John Frampton before its chairwoman asked him to quit, two DNR board members alleged during an emotionally charged meeting Thursday.
December 9, 2011 | Read More
Port decision ‘right’ for environment, DHEC’s board chairman says
“There is a perception that we can be bought in this state — and it looks like we can,” Ann Timberlake, Conservation Voters of South Carolina Executive Director said.
November 21, 2011 | Read More
DHEC ratifies Savannah port deal
Conservation groups were shocked at a board decision they see as devastating to both jobs and nature.
November 14, 2011 | Read More
Green Tie Sponsor McAngus Goudelock & Courie- A Leader in Renewable Energy Law
November 4, 2011 | Read More
Landfill's Future Still Unclear
Williamsburg County Council backs motion to halt plan, but dump issue may not be over
October 5, 2011 | Read More
Five eco-leaders win Green Tie awards
Two long-time conservationists and three state legislators were recognized this week for their efforts to protect South Carolina's environment.
September 23, 2011 | Read More
Conservation Voters Honors Green Leaders
Record Attendance at Third Annual Green Tie Award Luncheon
September 21, 2011 | Read More
Haley, DHEC should protect our natural capital
Timberlake responds to Haley’s comment that DHEC should “make SC the most business friendly environment in the country.”
September 16, 2011 | Read More
DHEC chief announces retirement
DHEC chief will stay on job until February.
September 3, 2011 | Read More
DHEC criticized in pollution case; criminal probe sought
Harpootlian wants the state attorney general to open a criminal probe of groundwater pollution in an Upstate community.
August 6, 2011 | Read More
Southeast a holdout in mandating renewable energy
States across the country are gradually forcing or cajoling their electric companies into buying renewable energy, but the trend has fallen flat in the Southeast.
August 6, 2011 | Read More
Report: S.C. ranks 11th in "Toxic 20" for air pollution
SC's coal-burning power plants belch out more toxic air pollution than their counterparts in most other states
July 28, 2011 | Read More
BMW to convert landfill gas to hydrogen
BMW has saved millions in utility costs annually from its landfill gas-to-energy program launched in 2003.
July 25, 2011 | Read More
Sonoco packaging company aims for plants to become landfill-free
Sonoco is targeting for 10% of the manufacturer’s plants to be landfill-free by 2015.
July 25, 2011 | Read More
Radioactive waste leaks at nuclear plant
Officials say no threat posed, but federal safety team continues to investigate.
July 12, 2011 | Read More
Lancaster Co. gold mine on hold for more study
Plans for a huge gold mine near Kershaw have been delayed for at least a year.
July 5, 2011 | Read More
DHEC eyes mercury levels in Lowcountry
DHEC officials gave up on a proposed major statewide campaign to reduce mercury levels.
July 1, 2011 | Read More
Battle for Debordieu Beach
Beach erosion is a major worry for many property owners at Debordieu
June 9, 2011 | Read More
Recycling bill squeaks through Senate
The State Senate approved a bill Thursday requiring bars and restaurants to recycle
June 3, 2011 | Read More
CVSC Urges Senate Vote On Common Agenda Priorities
June 1, 2011 | Read More
Massive sewage spill in Fort Mill prompts DHEC warning
1 million gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Steele Creek near a Fort Mill neighborhood.
May 16, 2011 | Read More
Public to DOE: SRS not the place for waste disposal
First of nine public hearings held by Department of Energy over waste disposal
April 20, 2011 | Read More
Protecting public resources should be guiding principle
Blue Ribbon Committee to bring politics into discussion of erosion
April 6, 2011 | Read More
ABC Recycling Bill moves past Judiciary Committee
Committee votes 12-9 in favor of bill.
March 23, 2011 | Read More
Bill to require recycling at restaurants and bars
Opportunity for recycling and avoiding landfills
March 17, 2011 | Read More
Bill targets utilities, DHEC
House panel wants to beef up enforcement
March 10, 2011 | Read More
Company trying to buy Alpine Utilities
Texas company looks to renovate and improve
March 10, 2011 | Read More
Lowcountry wildlife nurseries depend on federal money, cuts could harm key wetlands
Restoration of lake could be halted by Federal cuts
March 7, 2011 | Read More
Bar Owners fighting S.C. Recycling Bill
Bar and restaurant owners said recycling would cost too much and be difficult to implement
March 3, 2011 | Read More
Coal ash landfill exception fails
Board votes 2-2 on controversial SCE&G zoning bid
February 25, 2011 | Read More
Cherry Grove Dredging gets Boost
Bill to allow dredging for canals in well-known salt marsh
February 25, 2011 | Read More
Lawmakers press case for H Canyon at SRS
Aiken County lawmakers pressing for protection of unique facility and its community
February 24, 2011 | Read More
Sewage spills put spotlight on Alpine
Manholes overflow this week in St. Andrews-Irmo area
February 2, 2011 | Read More
Chronic Sewage Spills by Alpine Utility Leads to Call for “Three Strikes” Rule
In response to another sewage spill by Alpine Utilities, citizens and business leaders renewed their calls for state legislation that would reign in chronic polluters.
February 1, 2011 | Read More
Greg Gregory Earns Conservation Endorsement
Conservation Voters of South Carolina has endorsed former Senator Greg Gregory as the best choice for conservation minded voters in the special election for the District 16 seat in Lancaster and York Counties.
January 24, 2011 | Read More
Green planet, green jobs
Conservationists’ message to legislators was protecting the environment will help create jobs
January 14, 2011 | Read More
