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US Rep. Clyburn Honors Underground Railroad History at Beidler Forest

September 17, 2023 — In honor of International Underground Railroad Month, Congressman James Clyburn joined representatives from the National Park Service, Clemson University, and other community leaders at Audubon's Beidler Forest Center and Sanctuary to commemorate the land's important history in the fight for freedom from slavery in South Carolina.

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Nearly a Mile of Congaree River Frontage Permanently Protected

Audubon South Carolina, Friends of Congaree Swamp, & Ducks Unlimited partner to acquire and protect Arant property overlooking Congaree National Park.

Audubon South Carolina Commends Office of Resilience on First-ever Statewide Resilience Plan

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ASC Commends SCOR on First-ever Statewide Resilience Plan

The South Carolina Office of Resilience's first-ever statewide resilience plan will guide state investment in flood mitigation and resilience projects to protect people and property in the state.

Audubon South Carolina Preserves Hundreds of Acres of Valuable Habitat in Rapidly-developing Areas of Berkeley and Orangeburg Counties

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Audubon South Carolina Protects Hundreds of Acres of Vital Lowcountry Habitat

May 17, 2023 — Audubon South Carolina added two new properties, totaling 410 acres, to be restored, managed and permanently preserved as part of its Audubon Center & Sanctuary at Francis Beidler Forest.

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Haynes To Lead Audubon South Carolina

February 24, 2023 — Haynes is set to join the century-old nonprofit in mid-March after nearly a decade with Conservation Voters of South Carolina

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Audubon South Carolina Releases 2023 Policy Agenda

With the support of dedicated chapters, members and partners across the state, Audubon prioritized policy solutions that not only help birds, but also protect South Carolina’s clean air and water, iconic landscapes, and precious coastline—while supporting its $18 billion tourism, $23 billion forest, and $1.5 billion solar industries.

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Audubon South Carolina Hires Sherri Fields as Conservation Director

By Jennifer McCarthey Tyrrell

Fields brings more than three decades of government agency and conservation experience to this new role, which is responsible for bringing National Audubon's conservation vision and strategic priorities to life in South Carolina.