The Nature Conservancy South Carolina

10/09/2026

This is the final chance to add to South Carolina's longest oyster castle living shoreline! Join us on Oct. 24 as we lay the final bricks of our 2,000 ft reef, a project that protects the coastline surrounding Marine Corp Air Station Beaufort in Laurel Bay.

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Ya'll we are so excited to invite you to the Grande Finale of our 2000 ft oyster castle reef, the longest in the state of South Carolina!!

10/05/2026

Seventy-five years ago, a group of scientists formed The Nature Conservancy to protect threatened natural areas through direct action—often working with local communities to purchase lands outright. These are some of the milestones and pivot points that pushed TNC to grow, develop new strategies and engage with people like never before.

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From local land protection to global impact, explore the milestones and turning points that shaped The Nature Conservancy’s first 75 years.

10/02/2026

For 75 years, The Nature Conservancy has stood in a lot of remarkable natural places. Places that do more than take your breath away. Places that sustain life, and shape who we are. And we’ll continue to protect these places—for all generations.

09/30/2026

“Without the financial support of federal, state and local agencies, along with a long list of private foundations and generous individuals, Chelsea’s future would have been much different,” said Executive Director Dale Threatt-Taylor.

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Chelsea Plantation, once threatened by development, is forever protected through a conservation easement with the U.S. Navy and Open Land Trust. The property was purchased by TNC in 2025 and has now been transferred to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.

09/26/2026

If these trees could talk, what would they say? National forests, wildlife refuges and other public lands give us still, speechless moments, that shape who we are and what we care for. We're grateful for these landscapes, which belong to all of us.

Photo of Congaree National Park, Kelly vanDellen

09/24/2026

What can half a dozen oysters do? Quite a lot, actually.

When oysters grow together, they create reefs that provide habitat for fish and other marine life, help filter water and support stronger, more resilient coastlines.

For decades, The Nature Conservancy has worked with partners across North America to restore oyster reefs and the many benefits they provide to nature and people.

Discover how this natural underwater infrastructure of shellfish reef is helping build healthier coasts for communities, wildlife and future generations: https://nature.ly/4xo8HGW

The Nature Conservancy’s work restoring oyster reefs has led the way in bringing back these critical coastal habitats, which protect coastlines and drive coastal economies as a food source.

09/21/2026

Our marshes are incredibly adaptable. Change is constant with varying levels of water, salt, wind and other factors. To save our marshes, we need nature-based solutions.

The Nature Conservancy worked with 100+ partners to release a plan that includes increasing accessibility to living shoreline installations, removing barriers to marsh migration, educating local government and landowners on preservation priorities and more.

Photo: A portion of living shoreline in Winyah Bay, photographed seven years after its original installation. This photo demonstrates oyster reef growth along the structure, and healthy marsh grasses returning along the shoreline behind it. Clay Bolt.

09/18/2026

“As development continues to move south along the I-26 corridor, our natural spaces are increasingly under significant pressure,” Dale Threatt-Taylor, Executive Director of TNC in South Carolina.

Upstate residents will have new ways to explore the outdoors thanks to a project adding nearly 2,000 acres to the Sumter National Forest.

09/16/2026

From paddling etiquette to conservation tips, discover how to explore waterways responsibly while connecting with nature. Our water trail guide highlights select TNC preserves where you can experience rivers, lakes and streams from the seat of a canoe, kayak or paddleboard: https://nature.ly/4zZ6bty.

Gain a new perspective of nature while exploring Nature Conservancy preserves by water.

09/10/2026

Being a burn boss means planning for multiple scenarios, monitoring weather conditions and thinking on your feet to guide safe, controlled fires. Our communities depend on their efficient, effective restoration work.

Read how The Nature Conservancy fire teams are keeping America's forests healthy for all generations.

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Prescribed fire keeps South Carolina’s forests healthy. But climate change and development make the burns harder to do.