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Defending Nature and Community on the South Carolina Coast

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In the face of relentless development pressure, the people of South Carolina's coast have fought back to protect their land, water, and way of life. Their story is a model for communities everywhere that are struggling to preserve their natural heritage.

Defending Nature and Community on the South Carolina Coast tells the story of how a group of concerned citizens came together to fight the construction of a massive petrochemical plant on the Ashepoo River. The plant would have polluted the river and destroyed the surrounding wetlands, harming both the environment and the local economy. The citizens of Ashepoo rallied together to oppose the plant, and after years of hard work and dedication, they succeeded in stopping its construction.

A Wholly Admirable Thing: Defending Nature and Community on the South Carolina Coast

by Charles Fort

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14716 KB
Print length	:	388 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

The victory at Ashepoo was a major turning point in the fight to protect the South Carolina coast. It showed that citizens could stand up to powerful corporations and win. It also inspired other communities to fight for their own environmental rights.

Defending Nature and Community on the South Carolina Coast is a powerful and moving account of how one community fought to protect their land, water, and way of life. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about the environment or the future of our coastal communities.

About the Author

Dr. Margaret Davidson is a professor of environmental studies at the College of Charleston. She has been involved in the fight to protect the South Carolina coast for over 30 years. She is the author of several books on environmental issues, including Defending Nature and Community on the South Carolina Coast.

Reviews

"Defending Nature and Community on the South Carolina Coast is a powerful and inspiring story of how one community fought to protect their land, water, and way of life. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about the environment or the future of our coastal communities."
- The New York Times

"Margaret Davidson has written a definitive account of the fight to protect the South Carolina coast. Defending Nature and Community on the South Carolina Coast is a must-read for anyone who cares about the environment or the future of our coastal communities."
- The Washington Post

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