From plantation style agricultural based on slave labor, to feeding prominent northern cities like Chicago and New York with fresh produce, to cotton, corn, and cattle being some of the state’s top crops today —Continue reading
Category: Lowcountry Living: A Sustainable Lifestyle on a Dynamic Coast
Sea Turtles vs. Sea Walls
Dotted across the summertime shores of South Carolina are numerous sea turtle nests. Predominately these nests are of the threatened Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), the state reptile of SC. With protections like sea turtleContinue reading
Density is Not a Bad Word
Attracted to the warm climate, natural beauty, and evolving industry and technology sectors, droves of people including everyone from retirees to young professionals are moving to the South Carolina coast. As noted in a PostContinue reading
Where Historical Preservation meets Coastal Conservation
Similar to the traditional southern crisp, sweet tea, South Carolina is steeped in history. The state’s historical culture is known for its wealth and prosperity that throughout time has gone hand-in-hand with war and oppression.Continue reading
Building on a Disappearing Beach
For the past two weeks, I have begun to gain a better understanding of both the historical and environmental values of those living in the Lowcountry through my work with the South Carolina Coastal ConservationContinue reading