Officially adopted by the General Assembly on February 1, 1924, for the following reasons: it is indigenous to every nook and corner of the State; it is the first premonitor of coming Spring; its fragrance greets us first in the woodland and its delicate flower suggests the pureness of gold; its perpetual return out of the dead Winter suggests the lesson of constancy in, loyalty to and patriotism in the service of the State. “No flower that blooms holds such perfume, As kindness and sympathy won. Wherever there grows the sheltering pine Is clinging a Yellow Jessamine vine.” From “Legend of the Yellow Jessamine,” by Mrs. Teresa Strickland of Anderson, South Carolina, when the flower was made the emblem of Dixie Chapter, U.D.C., about 1906. The “Carolina or Yellow Jessamine” is defined by the New International Encyclopedia as “A climbing plant which grows upon trees and fences and bears a profusion of yellow, funnel-shaped flowers an inch in diameter, with a fragrance similar to that of the true Jasmine.” Its odor on a damp evening or morning fills the atmosphere with a rare and delicate sweetness.
South Carolina
- Audubon SC
- Carolina Living Green Pages
- Nature Mom ou will find the random thoughts and experiences of a mom trying to live a more natural family life, for health and for the planet.
- SC Energy Office
- SC Green the SC Green Foundation will provide a unique, informative, interactive and participatory web site to connect citizens interested in working together to create a sustainable South Carolina.
- SC Green Guide
- Sustainable South ustainable South is dedicated to propagating the philosophy, technique, and vision of a more just and sustainable world embodied in the global permaculture movement. We are permaculturists, growers, wildcrafters, activists, artisans, writers, and others based in central South Carolina who share the common ideal that another kind of society is possible.
- The Sustainability Institute Our goal is to enable all South Carolinians to have a HEALTHY, comfortable and energy efficient home. We advocate and educate others to build, repair and renovate using “green” choices that will cause little or no harm to the environment. We encourage community connectivity and developing capacities to contribute positive and sustainable changes in their areas.
SC Environmental Organizations – By Region
Statewide environmental organizations Coastal environmental organizations Midlands environmental organizations Upstate environmental organizationsSC Environmental Resources
- Environmental Defense Fund
– Chemical scorecard and pollution locator – find out who’s polluting your community – includes maps - Plugin Hybrid Coalition of the Carolinas – advocates cars that run primarily on electricity
- SC Coastal Information Network – education, training for coastal community officials
– Event calendar – workshops are generally free and open to the public – many are geared toward professionals – sort by interest, location, more - South Carolina Conservation Credit Exchange – brokers deals between those with income tax credits for donating conservation easements and potential buyers looking for tax credits
- SC Conservation Network – moderated e-mail discussion list for SC conservationists to share news and information about habitat, wildlife, and environmental issues
- SC Green Building Guide – resources for homeowners and businesses interested in building or renovating sustainably in South Carolina
- SC Litter Control
- SC Materials Exchange – postings of reusable materials available from businesses, non-profits, governments
- SC Recycling Resources – reports require Adobe Reader
- Smart Business Recycling Program – help for businesses to reduce waste and recycle
- University of South Carolina’s A.C. Moore Herbarium – collection of pressed, dried plants
- US Green Building Council, SC Chapter – learn about LEED certified buildings and green building practices in SC
SC Statewide Environmental Protection Organizations
- Carolina Climate Network
- Carolina Commuter Solutions – organizing carpools
- Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
- Coastal Conservation Association South Carolina
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina
- Environmental Education Association of South Carolina – teaching conservation
- Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund
- Keep South Carolina Beautiful
- Nature Conservancy of South Carolina
– South Carolina Preserves – Francis Beidler Forest, Peachtree Rock Preserve, Sandy Island Preserve, Washo Reserve
- Palmetto Clean Energy – encourages development of renewable energy sources
- Palmetto Conservation Foundation
- Palmetto Pride – Governor’s Council on Beautification, Litter
- Quail Unlimited – headquartered in Edgefield
- Reform SCDOT – for better SC transportation policies
- Sierra Club – SC Chapter
- Smoke-Free Action Network
- Soil and Water Conservation Society – SC Chapter
- South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Society
- South Carolina Association of Naturalists
- South Carolina Beekeepers Association
- South Carolina Camo Coalition – working to conserve fish and wildlife
- South Carolina Climate, Energy, and Commerce Advisory Committee – studying the impact of global climate change
- South Carolina Conservation Bank Act
- South Carolina Ducks Unlimited
- South Carolina Environmental Law Project
- South Carolina Forest Watch
- South Carolina Forestry Association
- South Carolina Forest Watch
- South Carolina Land Trust Network – SCLTN
- South Carolina Litter Control Association
- South Carolina – More Than A Port – SCMTAP – statewide alliance opposing the State Port Authority’s proposed marine cargo terminal on Daniel Island
- South Carolina Native Plant Society
- South Carolina Wildlife Federation
- Southern Environmental Law Center – SC conservation team
- Sustainability Institute – promoting energy efficient homes
- Urban Land Institute – supports responsible use of land
- Water Environment Association of South Carolina
- Wildlife Action – promotes responsible fishing and hunting practices; includes info on their outdoor Adventure Camp in Mullins
Charleston
Greenville
- Cloths Bags for Greenville is blog is for Greenvillians who want to change our community. Read on and discover what you can do personally to help make this a greener city. You can also share your cloth bag story with us.
- Green Drinks
- Greenville
- Greenville South
- Sustainable Greenville his website will be devoted to connecting the average citizen of Greenville, SC to the many sustainable opportunities available here in the upstate. We want to celebrate local businesses, organizations and spiritual outlets that believe in improving the quality of life of our communities through sustainable action (Lots of great links and resources) .
Hunting Island
- Friends of Hunting Island To support Hunting Island State Park in its mission of conservation, education, interpretation and protection of the park’s natural and cultural resources.
Palmetto
- Palmetto Pride PalmettoPride, under the leadership of Senator David L. Thomas, was created as the Governor’s Task Force on Litter by Executive Order under Governor Hodges in 1999. Senator Thomas had been in contact with concerned citizens wanting to clean up South Carolina, and, having seen a letter to the editor regarding the increase in the amount of litter in SC, decided it was time to address the problem head on. Sen. Thomas formed a task force to address the growing litter problem. The initial meeting brought legislators together to discuss the state of litter in SC.
Rock Hill
Sumter