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.
Conservation and clean energy are top priorities for birds.
Originally published by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources in a News Release on March 30, 2023
Migrating Together is a project that connects ninth graders across international borders to learn about rufa Red Knot.
The first year of the two-year session is underway in South Carolina. Already, we are seeing legislators express support for conservation in large numbers and we are excited about what this will bring in the months ahead.
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.
“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
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.
