"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

SC Environmental Organizations – By Region

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

SC Environmental Resources

• Environmental Defense Fund
  –  Chemical scorecard and pollution locator - find out who's polluting your community - includes maps
  
  
• SC 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
  
  
• 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 - reports require Adobe Reader
  
  
• 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
  

SC Statewide Environmental Protection Organizations

• Carolina Climate Network
• Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
• Coastal Conservation Association South Carolina
• Conservation Voters of South Carolina

• Environmental Education Association of South Carolina - teaching conservation
  

• Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund

• Keep South Carolina Beautiful

• Nature Conservancy of South Carolina
  –  South Carolina Preserves - Francis Beidler Forest, Peachtree Rock Preserve, Sandy Island Preserve, Washo Reserve
  

• Palmetto Clean Energy - encourages development of renewable energy sources
• Palmetto Conservation Foundation
• Palmetto Pride - Governor's Council on Beautification, Litter
  

• Quail Unlimited - headquartered in Edgefield

• Reform SCDOT - for better SC transportation policies

• Sierra Club - SC Chapter
• Smoke-Free Action Network
• Soil and Water Conservation Society - SC Chapter
  
• South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Society
• South Carolina Association of Naturalists
• South Carolina Beekeepers Association
• South Carolina Camo Coalition - working to conserve fish and wildlife
  
• South Carolina Climate, Energy, and Commerce Advisory Committee - studying the impact of global climate change
  
• South Carolina Conservation Bank Act
• South Carolina Ducks Unlimited
• South Carolina Environmental Law Project
• South Carolina Forest Watch
• South Carolina Forestry Association
• South Carolina Forest Watch
• South Carolina Land Trust Network - SCLTN
  
• South Carolina Litter Control Association
• South Carolina - More Than A Port - SCMTAP - statewide alliance opposing the State Port Authority's proposed marine cargo terminal on Daniel Island
  
• South Carolina Native Plant Society
• South Carolina Wildlife Federation
• Southern Environmental Law Center - SC conservation team
• Sustainability Institute - promoting energy efficient homes
  

• Urban Land Institute - supports responsible use of land
  

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