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How We Work
Using Science Every Day
Marine Conservation
Scientists on the ground in South Carolina are working on long-term solutions that will protect our coastline and ocean waters from threats that include pollution, shellfish habitat loss, sea level rise, conflicts among ocean users, mapping of priority conservation targets, and more. Learn more about some of our marine projects.
Forest Management and Stewardship
Through its prescribed fire program, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) of South Carolina uses manageable, low-intensity fire to control hazardous underbrush and reduce the risk of wildfires, promote seed germination and prepare land for new plantings, maintain and restore wildlife habitat, reduce disease and remove invasive plants, and protect the state's investment in timber lands. In late 2009, TNC was awarded a two-year U.S. Forest Service (USFS) grant to increase the use of prescribed fire, in cooperation with USFS fire crews, principally in the Francis Marion National Forest. Find out more about prescribed fire.
TNC scientists are testing the effectiveness of "oyster castles" in growing new reef at Jeremy Island near McClellanville.
Charleston Launches Oyster Shell Recycling Program
TNC is partnering with S.C. Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fisher Recycling LLC, and others working with Charleston-area restaurants to keep discarded oyster shells out of landfills and return them to the ocean, where they can be put to good use restoring endangered reef systems.
Green jobs abound for self starters like Myrtle Beach couple.
"There can't be a better dollar spent," said Sarah Hartman, Director of Land Protection for the SC Chapter, of agencies working together to leverage all state and federal resources for conservation.
SC Fire Crews Help Fight McClellanville Wildfire
State Fire Manager Tom Dooley was swinging a golf club the evening of March 23 when his cell phone went crazy. Wildfires had broken out to the north.
Influencing Public Policy
The Nature Conservancy maintains a strong presence at the State House to ensure that lawmakers receive the information they need to make the best possible decisions on legislation affecting South Carolina's natural areas and waterways. Christie McGregor is the SC Chapter's Director of Government Relations. Contact her in Columbia at 803-254-9049, ext. 26, or by e-mail.
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