South Carolina – Environmental, Conservation Organizations

South Carolina SC Organizations SC Environmental, Conservation Organizations Also see: Animal, Wildlife Organizations | SC Recycling Locations

Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. (Cree Indian prophecy)

FEATURED SC Environmental Organizations

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SC Environmental Organizations – By Region

  Statewide environmental organizations
  Coastal environmental organizations
  Midlands environmental organizations
  Upstate environmental organizations

Statewide SC Environmental Protection Organizations

A

• Audubon South Carolina

C

• Carolina Clear - water quality education program from Clemson University
  
• Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
• Carolina Farm Trust - headquartered in Cornelius, NC - works to overcome food insecurity and environmental concerns in the Carolinas with sustainable urban agriculture
  
• Coastal Conservation Association South Carolina
• Conservation Voters of South Carolina

E

• Environmental Education Association of South Carolina - teaching conservation
  

H

• Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund

K

• Keep South Carolina Beautiful

N

• National Wild Turkey Federation - headquartered in Edgefield
• Nature Conservancy of South Carolina
  – South Carolina Preserves

P

• Palmetto Conservation Foundation
• Palmetto Pride - Governor's Council on Beautification, Litter
  – Report a Litterbug

S

• Sierra Club - SC Chapter
• South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Society
• South Carolina Association of Naturalists
• South Carolina Beekeepers Association
• South Carolina Conservation Bank
• South Carolina Ducks Unlimited
• South Carolina Environmental Law Project
• South Carolina Forestry Association
• South Carolina Land Trust Network
• South Carolina Litter Control Association
• South Carolina Native Plant Society
• South Carolina Waterfowl Association
• South Carolina Wildlife Federation
• Southern Environmental Law Center

U

• Urban Land Institute - supports responsible land use

W

• Water Environment Association of South Carolina
• Wildlife Action - promotes responsible fishing and hunting practices; includes info on their outdoor Adventure Camp in Mullins

SC Environmental Resources

• Environmental Defense Fund
  
• South Carolina Coastal Information Network - education, training for coastal community officials
  – Event calendar - workshops are generally free and open to the public - many are geared toward professionals - sort by interest, location, more
  
  
• South Carolina Conservation Credit Exchange - brokers deals between those with income tax credits for donating conservation easements and potential buyers looking for tax credits
  
  
• SC Conservation Network - moderated e-mail discussion list for SC conservationists to share news and information about habitat, wildlife, and environmental issues
  
  
• SC Materials Exchange - postings of reusable materials available from businesses, non-profits, governments
  
  
• SC Recycling Resources for Teachers
  
  
• Smart Business Recycling Program - help for businesses to reduce waste and recycle
  

• University of South Carolina's A.C. Moore Herbarium - collection of pressed, dried plants
  
  
• US Green Building Council, SC Chapter - learn about LEED certified buildings and green building practices in SC