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First bats, now birds: Feds ramp up inquiry of Point Hope’s harm to endangered species
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First bats, now birds: Feds ramp up inquiry of Point Hope’s harm to endangered species

“Our position has been, and continues to be, that any planned development should be sited and scaled in such a way that negative impacts to wildlife, wetlands and the natural environment are avoided or at the very least minimized,” said Tim Evans, director of land conservation at Audubon South Carolina, in response to news of the letter. “The planned development at Cainhoy does neither.”

Tree clearing on I-26 may be ugly but it’s for safety and several needed projects, DOT says
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Tree clearing on I-26 may be ugly but it’s for safety and several needed projects, DOT says

“When we talk about population growth and people coming to South Carolina, we have to remember why they’re coming,” Tim Evans, ASC said. “They’re coming because of the climate and the natural history and the live oaks with the Spanish moss hanging in them, and the natural surrounding that they didn’t have where they came from. We can’t destroy the things that the people are coming for, in order to accommodate the people that are coming.”

THE PLACES YOU LOVE: Silver Bluff Audubon Center a sanctuary for a variety of birds
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THE PLACES YOU LOVE: Silver Bluff Audubon Center a sanctuary for a variety of birds

This conservation property, operated by Audubon South Carolina, borders the Savannah River approximately 20 miles south of Aiken. Not surprisingly, birds abound on the property and 215 species have been documented to date.

Commentary: We’re encouraged by progress for red knots, but more is needed
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Commentary: We’re encouraged by progress for red knots, but more is needed

For a state that is so proud of its natural resources, providing safe haven for the red knot is becoming increasingly difficult.

Audubon SC seeks to balance conservation and growth, expand in Upstate
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Audubon SC seeks to balance conservation and growth, expand in Upstate

Rebecca Haynes, the new executive director for Audubon South Carolina, shares the unique challenges and future expansion of work in the Upstate.

Bluffs give scenic view of Congaree National Park. They’re now protected from development.
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Bluffs give scenic view of Congaree National Park. They’re now protected from development.

Bluffs overlooking Congaree National Park are being protected from development as part of a deal that will preserve 400 acres in Calhoun County just south of the 27,000-acre park, according to a state agency and two conservation organizations.

'Old Man Bunting' Nearly Breaks the Age Record for Painted Buntings
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'Old Man Bunting' Nearly Breaks the Age Record for Painted Buntings

A male Painted Bunting visited a South Carolina backyard for 14 years, making him one of the oldest birds ever documented for the species.

Horseshoe crab harvesting closed on 30 SC beaches under federal agreement reached this week
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Horseshoe crab harvesting closed on 30 SC beaches under federal agreement reached this week

Environmentalists have long expressed concerns that removing the crabs during the March 15 to June 15 spawning season threatens endangered species, like the red knot seabird, that depend on the animals for food.

18,000-home Cainhoy plan is a ‘total tragedy’ for endangered bird. SC groups are suing.
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18,000-home Cainhoy plan is a ‘total tragedy’ for endangered bird. SC groups are suing.

“Francis Marion National Forest’s (red-cockaded woodpeckers) population is very healthy ... but it’s only one good hurricane away from being very unhealthy,” said Tim Evans, director of land conservation at Audubon South Carolina

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SC Ports awards $252,500 to Community Organizations: Grants Supporting 90 Organizations Across South Carolina

South Carolina Ports awarded $252,500 in grants to 90 community organizations and nonprofits throughout South Carolina through its fiscal year 2023 Community Giving Program.