South Carolina – Environmental, Conservation Organizations

South Carolina SC Organizations SC Environmental, Conservation Organizations

Also see: Animal, Wildlife Organizations | SC Green Building Guide

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
  
  
• Plugin Hybrid Coalition of the Carolinas - advocates cars that run primarily on electricity
  

• 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 for Green - an absolute wealth of SC environmental news, including much about green building & initiatives
  
  
• SC Green Building Guide - resources for homeowners and businesses interested in building or renovating sustainably in South Carolina
  
  
• SC Materials Exchange - postings of reusable materials available from businesses, non-profits, governments
  
  
• SC Recycling Resources for Teachers
  
  
• SC Waste Minimization Resources - index for locating services and programs
  

• Smart Business Recycling Program - help for businesses to reduce waste and recycle
  

• Switchgrass - Clemson University is researching use of this crop for making ethanol
  

• 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 Clear - water quality education program developed by Clemson University
  
• Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
• Coastal Conservation Association South Carolina
• Community Open Land Trust
• Conservation Voters of South Carolina

• Environmental Education in South Carolina - teaching conservation
  

• Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund

• Keep South Carolina Beautiful

• National Wild Turkey Federation - SC State Chapter
• 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
  – Report a Litterbug
  

• Quail Unlimited - headquartered in Edgefield

• Sierra Club - SC Chapter
• 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 Forestry Association
• South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance
• South Carolina Land Trust Network
• South Carolina Litter Control Association
• South Carolina Native Plant Society
• South Carolina Natural Resources Society
• South Carolina Wildlife Federation
• Southern Environmental Law Center
• Southern Sustainable Resources
• Sustainability Institute - promoting energy efficient homes
  
  
• Urban Land Institute - supports responsible land use
  
  
• Water Environment Association of South Carolina
• Wildlife Action - promotes responsible fishing and hunting practices; includes info on their outdoor Adventure Camp in Mullins