- Charleston County is protecting 1,781 acres through $5 million in Greenbelt funds.
- Ten conservation and greenspace projects span five communities across the county.
- Projects aim to preserve wildlife habitats, mitigate flooding and protect natural resources.
- Greenbelt Program has now helped conserve roughly 26,000 acres since 2004.
More than 1,781 acres throughout Charleston County will now be protected after Charleston County Council approved $5 million in funding from the Transportation Sales Tax.
According to a news release, the 10 approved projects through Adams Run, Johns Island, Ravenel, Edisto Island and McClellanville will be a part of the county’s Greenbelt programs. The projects will aim to preserve greenspace, improve wildlife habitats, mitigate flooding and protect other natural resources.
“The Greenbelt Program remains one of Charleston County’s greatest success stories, protecting the natural landscapes that define our region while expanding opportunities for residents to enjoy them,” Kylon Middleton, Charleston County Council chairman, said in the release. “With every acre we preserve, we strengthen our quality of life today and safeguard the beauty and character of the Lowcountry for generations to come.”…