Program areas at SELC
Energy and air: goals - to promote and secure a sustainable energy policy across the southeast that protects the people and natural resources of the region, enhances the economy, and minimizes the health, Environmental, and economic harm of energy development and air pollution, including greenhouse gases. In pursuit of these goals, selc litigates cases to reduce fossil fuel use and air pollution, promote clean energy, and reduce consumers' energy bills and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Coast and wetlands: goals - to protect and preserve the wetlands and high priority coastal ecosystems in the southeast for the benefit of wildlife, marine life, and people. In pursuit of these goals, selc litigates cases to protect wetlands, wildlife and marine life and to safeguard communities from flooding and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Water: goals - to protect and restore water quality and water flow to ensure surface and ground waters in our region can meet long-term human and ecological needs. In pursuit of these goals, selc litigates cases to protect drinking water and waterways from pollution and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
National forests and parks: goals - to ensure that Southern appalachian national forests are managed primarily for fish and wildlife, clean water, recreation and scenic beauty; and to protect the integrity of the great smoky mountains and shenandoah national parks. In pursuit of these goals, selc litigates cases to protect the national forests and parks and the public resources therein and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Land and community: goals- to promote vibrant communities and the protection of natural and rural areas, and to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants through smarter growth and more sustainable transportation systems. Selc litigates cases that pursue these goals to the benefit of the regions citizens and to enforce exisiting laws and regulation.
Wildlife: goals - to protect and preserve the south's rich biodiversity and habitats. Selc litigates cases to protect and preserve the region's rich biodiversity and wildlife habitat and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Climate: goals - to lead a multi-faceted effort to control emissions of greenhouse gases, preserve and expand nature-based carbon sequestration, and support adaptation of the south's natural systems and communities to climate change impacts. Selc achieves these goals through established program areas, including by litigating cases to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Environmental justice: goals - to partner with historically disadvantaged communities to ensure that all communities in our region have clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment and that selc's program areas incorporate considerations of Environmental justice through the organization's work. Selc achieves these goals through established program areas, including by litigating cases to enforce existing laws and regulations.