Despite their luminescent glow, lightning bugs have remained a conservation mystery until relatively recently. Now researchers are relying on community science to track the beloved beetles.
In June 2025, Santee Cooper – a state-owned electric utility – filed an application to update a power line right-of-way through the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at Francis Beidler Forest.
The measure highlights a vulnerable species, the wetlands it calls home, and South Carolina’s growing commitment to migratory bird conservation.
Join us November 1 as we celebrate 50 years of conservation success at Audubon's Silver Bluff Sanctuary
Providing safe passage for night-migrating birds.
With the help of a network of passionate advocates, dedicated supporters, and committed partners, Audubon seeks to advance policies, legislation, and funding that protect birds and the habitat they need, while safeguarding the state’s rich natural heritage, supporting vital industries, enhancing community resilience, and improving quality of life for all South Carolinians.
Co-Creating Inclusive Community Resilience Projects with Nature-Based Solutions in the Cape Romain Region
