Tag Archives: James Island

Say NO to I-526 Extension

By Mary Edna | Published: September 30, 2021
“The environmentally destructive 526 extension plan still looms over Charleston County and our beloved sea islands at a projected cost of close to $800 million and likely much more. The latest cost estimate is $772 million using 2019 dollars, which is more than $50 million higher than the last cost estimate completed four years earlier in 2015 (CCL). The project […]
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UPDATE: Folly Road Development

By Mary Edna | Published: April 13, 2020
{Artwork: “Full Moon Tide” 48″ x 36″ oil on wood by Mary Edna Fraser 2020} UPDATE 5/22/20: WE WON! All but the Mayor voted against hotels and motels on the Folly Road Corridor. Thank You to SCELP and every citizen who cared… UPDATE 4/18/20: The ordinance prohibiting Hotels & Motels on Folly Road passed and […]
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Creek Action Alert

By Mary Edna | Published: February 11, 2020
As an environmental activist artist, I urge you to share this Delete Apathy post. James Island Creek and Shem Creek are tidal creeks no longer safe for swimming and the Charleston Waterkeeper with Coastal Conservation League are working diligently to change this reality with the help of concerned citizens. Waterways belong to the public and […]
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