How To Help
There are various ways to get involved, and to help the fight against climate change. Big or small, any effort towards a better tomorrow is helpful. Here in South Carolina there are many organizations willing to help this fight. There are also funds and places to donate for research and families impacted by natural disasters. If you want to donate to disaster victims visit the news page on this website.
The Coastal Conservation League
The Coastal Conservation League based in South Carolina works "with communities, businesses, other conservation and citizen groups, and people like you." Their mission "is to protect the threatened resources of the South Carolina coastal plain — its natural landscapes, abundant wildlife, clean water, and quality of life", they are firm believers that there is work to do to help South Carolina. The league hosts events where the public is encouraged to participate and get involved. There is also a place to donate so they can continue with their work, protecting and enhancing South Carolina. On their website there are many ways to help their mission. One may donate, buy a book, attend an event, and even sign a petition against offshore drilling. You can click here to learn more and sign up for news on upcoming events.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' mission, according to their website, is to provide "an enhanced quality of life for present and future generations through improved understanding, wise use, and safe enjoyment of healthy, diverse, sustainable and accessible natural resources." They are a federal agency and they work with the community to help spread their mission and to get the public involved. They have various volunteering opportunities. Their opportunities include: helping scientists gather data, beach clean ups, helping wildlife groups, and more. You can click here to get involved and to gather information for volunteering opportunities.