SCWF recently had the opportunity to represent South Carolina at the National Wildlife Federation’s Annual Meeting - the largest and oldest gathering of grassroots conservation leaders in the nation. The South Carolina Wildlife Federation, previously the SC Game & Fish Association (formed in 1931), has been a state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) since NWF’s inception in 1936.
Mother Nature’s Hole in One
Set among the lush maritime forest and salt marshes of Hilton Head Island, Moss Creek is a private residential community dedicated to protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat in their neighborhood. Led by Wayne Fredrick and Lou Natale, and with the help of Moss Creek’s Nature Club, this community achieved certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation back in May of this year.
Great American Outdoors Act passes US Senate
The Senate’s passage of the Great American Outdoors Act is a victory for all Americans. The U.S. House of Representatives should quickly follow suit to help protect wildlife, restore national parks and other public lands, expand outdoor recreation opportunities, and create jobs to boost our economy. The act will permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and provide up to $9.5 billion over five years to address badly needed repairs and maintenance on America’s public lands.
Keowee Key Certified as Community Wildlife Habitat
Leading a nationwide trend in community concern for habitat loss, Keowee Key has been officially designated an NWF Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). A Community Wildlife Habitat project creates multiple habitat areas in backyards, schoolyards, corporate properties, community gardens, parkland and other spaces. Keowee Key is the 112th community in the country and the 5th community in South Carolina to receive this honor.
Update on Public Lands
A year ago this week, War was declared on America’s lands when President Trump signed Executive Order 13792. This unprecedented action put 26 National Monuments on the chopping block for review and possible reduction in size. The President had already appointed Ryan Zinke as Interior Department Secretary, and he became the point person for carrying out the executive order. Over the past year, Secretary Zinke has expanded the war on numerous fronts through his political appointments, his department re-organization fumbling, his shunning of wildlife management and sound science and his devotion to energy conglomerates and large-scale agriculture.