Archive for the ‘ACTION ALERT’ Category

Aug. 11th & 13th Columbia Canal: Save the Habitat

The City of Columbia has agreed that the trees along the canal need not be cut for a successful inspection for seepage! However, the underbrush must be cut and to minimize the impact on wildlife the City is giving us an opportunity to tag the important habitat plants.
Sustainable Midlands needs volunteers willing to tag the shrubs and [...]

July 31, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, Public Events  Comments Closed

EPA requests comments on coal ash

Coal ash is a dangerous mixture of arsenic, lead, mercury and many other poisons. When improperly disposed of it contaminates drinking water supplies, surface waters and communities. There are thousands of these poorly managed and maintained coal ash impoundments across the country and one in Lower Richland County.
The National Riverkeeper Alliance is asking for everyone who [...]

July 30, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, In the news, National Legislation, Public Hearing  Comments Closed

June 1st, Richland County Public Hearing

Green space, bikeways, pedestrian paths, public transit and well designed roads that encourage alternative transportation and economic development, all key elements of sustainable communities.  Richland County Council has been spearheading a plan to fund specific projects that will implement these sustainable elements in Richland County.  The plan will also provide dedicated funding so that our exisiting [...]

May 27, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Public Hearing, Richland County legislation  Comments Closed

Public Comments Due by 3/19th re Arsenic in Wateree River

Public Comment will be accepted on arsenic levels  from the coal plant in Lower Richland.  The same plant that DHEC recently permitted a 17 story high coal ash waste storage facility.  The same location that recently had a leak from one of it’s unlined storage ponds.
Help protect the citizens of Richland County.  PLEASE send comments [...]

March 9, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, Public Hearing  Comments Closed

Feb 25th DHEC hearing Alpine Utilities

Attend the DHEC hearing on Thursday at 7:00PM , 2600 Bull Street, 3rd Floor,
Peeples Auditorium.  The Q&A session will begin at 6PM.
To read a briefing paper issued by Alan Mehrzad, Congaree Riverkeeper, just click on the line to the left  titled  ”Alpine Utilities Briefing”.

February 25, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Public Hearing  Comments Closed

Register to Vote

The City of Columbia will hold elections for Mayor and other council members on April 6th.   You must be a registered voter at least 30 days prior to an election.  Click HERE for instructions.

February 19, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Public Events  Comments Closed

EPA to reset limits on Sulphur Dioxide

Please support the stricter standards for sulphur dioxide emissions. To view the fact sheet go to: www.epa.gov/air/sulfurdioxide/pdfs/20091116factsheet.pdf

The EPA will accept comment on the proposal until January 8, 2010.  A public hearing will be held in Atlanta on February 5th. Comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0352, may be submitted by one of the following methods:

Online [...]

December 30, 2009   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, National Legislation, Public Hearing  Comments Closed

Digital Billboard Public Hearing 9/22

One week from today Richland County Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on whether to allow digital billboards.
If you believe any of the following you need to act:
Digital Billboards,
- are a distraction to drivers/ distractions increase accidents
- reduce the value of surrounding properties
- are unfairly distributed in poor areas needing redevelopment
- hamper [...]

September 15, 2009   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, Public Hearing, Richland County legislation  Comments Closed

Action Alert Letter Campaign RT601 Bridge

Support the Congaree Land Trust in urging the SC DOT to build a better bridge, not just replace the existing bridge through our National Park.

No plans have been made for park visitor access and visitor safety.
There are no plans for pedestrian/bike traffic.
We need better wildlife passageways under the bridge

The public will have until September 23 [...]

September 8, 2009   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, Public Hearing  Comments Closed