Like many others, we were disappointed with the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling that allows WestEdge to destroy Gadsden Creek to increase the size of that commercial development. With this case, the court had the opportunity to right a historic wrong, stand up to developers and respond to the legacies of dispossession, environmental racism and extraction faced by Gadsden Green residents today.

We wish the court had the courage to do what is right.

Friends of Gadsden Creek has always stood for more than a legal battle. Since 2018, we have united with the Gadsden Green community to protect Gadsden Creek. We focus on honoring overlooked histories, empowering tenant organizing and establishing vital mutual aid networks. At our core, we’ve cultivated a vibrant and diverse community rooted in collaboration, all inspired by the waterway that binds us together.