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South Carolina developer drops 200-home plan; 229 acres to be protected

In a remarkable show of environmental cooperation, a 229-acre tract in South Carolina will transition to permanent conservation after development plans were challenged. Concerns over wetlands, wildlife, and water quality catalyzed a settlement enabling the Open Space Institute to acquire land adjacent to the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. This outcome is a triumph for conservation advocates who have dedicated years to preserve this vital ecological region.

11 Nov 2026 1:55 am