Program areas at SCCCL
Food and agriculture rural lands are being converted to urban uses every day. Farmland has been hit hardest by this change, which represents an ecological, economic, cultural and public health crisis for South carolinians. This challenge was the impetus for the creation of growfood Carolina. Growfood Carolina supports small and mid-sized South Carolina farmers by marketing, promoting, and selling their produce across the coast, but primarily to restaurants in the charleston area. (continued on schedule o)
Land, water and wildlife the objective of this program is to advocate for natural resource Conservation to further our mission of protecting clean and abundant water, natural habitats, and the health of people and wildlife. The Conservation League accomplishes this goal by ensuring public policies are adequate and properly implemented to protect water quality and quantity, wildlife habitat, and valuable landscapes and communicating to a broad audience about how to get involved in decisions affecting these Coastal assets. (continued on schedule o)
Communities and transportation the objective of this program is to advocate for land Conservation and quality of life in South Carolina Coastal communities by advocating for sustainable urban growth patterns, efficient and clean transportation systems, and permanent land protection where appropriate. The Conservation League provides technical and professional assistance to local residents to help preserve their land and communities, advocates for good land use policies, and provides community organizing expertise. (continued on schedule o)
Energy and climate the objective of this program is to advocate for clean energy as components of a healthy ecosystem and quality of life, through policy reform, public awareness campaigns, and educational outreach. The Conservation League promotes energy efficiency, energy Conservation, retirement of fossil fueled energy equipment, and renewable energy as the cheapest and most effective solutions to the climate, health, and social justice crises associated with our current energy system. Examples of priority projects include: creating and implementing regulatory processes that ensure fair consideration of clean energy in the planning and operation of the electricity and natural gas supply, transmission, and distribution systems; establishing regulatory and financial mechanisms to promote implementation of energy efficient technologies; reducing carbon emissions from dirty fuel sources, like coal and other fossil fuels, through advocacy and state policy reform; reducing single occupancy cars on the road and electrifying transportation; promoting market-based procurement processes that can speed the transition to cleaner energy systems; and preventing offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling