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Santee Cooper and National Audubon Society Announce Agreement on Transmission Line Span Through Beidler Forest

Agreement Reached on Santee Cooper Transmission Line Through Beidler Forest

— On August 29, Santee Cooper and the National Audubon Society filed a Stipulation with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina regarding a 1.5-mile span of the proposed 21.5-mile Wassamassaw–Indian Field 230kV transmission project that traverses the Francis Beidler Forest on an existing right of way. The parties negotiated in good faith and collectively agreed to a resolution to use the existing right of way through Beidler Forest.
Audubon South Carolina's 2025 Policy Agenda

Audubon South Carolina's 2025 Policy Agenda

— 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.
Audubon South Carolina Strengthens Leadership with New Policy Director and Coastal Program Manager

Audubon SC Strengthens Its Conservation Leadership with Two Key Hires

— The addition of Policy Director Merrill McGregor and Coastal Program Manager Erin Rogers are a boon to the organization and its mission to protect birds and the places they need in the Palmetto State and beyond.
Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest Turns 50 on World Migratory Bird Day

Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest Turns 50 on World Migratory Bird Day

— The public is invited to celebrate the occasion with a day of fun, free programming at the Beidler Forest Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Harleyville this Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Audubon South Carolina Releases 2024 Policy Agenda

Audubon South Carolina Releases 2024 Policy Agenda

— Promoting Pragmatic Solutions that Benefit Birds and People in South Carolina
Congressman Clyburn Honors Underground Railroad History at Audubon’s Beidler Forest Center and Sanctuary

US Rep. Clyburn Honors Underground Railroad History at Beidler Forest

— 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.
Nearly a Mile of Congaree River Frontage Permanently Protected

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

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.
Co-creating Inclusive Community Resilience Projects with Nature-Based Solutions

Co-creating Inclusive Community Resilience Projects with Nature-Based Solutions

— Communities around Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
Audubon South Carolina Preserves Hundreds of Acres of Valuable Habitat in Rapidly-developing Areas of Berkeley and Orangeburg Counties

Audubon South Carolina Protects Hundreds of Acres of Vital Lowcountry Habitat

— 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.