It's understandable a private developer would be interested in building new tract housing in a scenic coastal spot increasingly close to South Carolina's fourth-largest municipality, but it's unforgiveable that our state and local governments would permit it.

This disaster has been unfolding slowly on a 208-acre parcel in Awendaw known as the White Tract, at Sewee and Bulls Island roads — a piece of land that the S.C. Department of Natural Resources has called "of particular concern and of great conservation importance." It's next to Francis Marion National Forest and within the acquisition area of the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge. It's only half a mile away from state shellfish harvest waters and 1.5 miles from a state-designated outstanding resource water (in Cape Roman).

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Environmental  group, residents share concerns for potential Awendaw home build 

Awendaw  residents, leaders share concerns on proposed housing development -  Charleston City Paper

Awendaw  SC development stormwater permits stir controversy

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