South Carolina Environmental Law Project

We use our legal expertise to protect land, water and communities across South Carolina.

South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP) is the legal muscle working within South Carolina communities for the good of the state's natural systems. Fiercely passionate and steadfast, we are driven to do right by our land, water, and communities: defending them from irreversible harm, correcting past wrongs, and promoting systemic change to safeguard them.

In 1987, SCELP began as a project: to combat the most alarming environmental threats in SC and protect what makes life here distinctive. Today, we are still fighting. We remain the only non-profit environmental law firm exclusively in and of this state, extending legal assistance to individuals, groups, and organizations from the mountains to the sea. With each victory, we are building a powerful legacy of protection. Throughout our existence, we have concentrated our efforts on cases designed to strengthen state and local laws and conservation outcomes.

Testimonials

"If you love what makes South Carolina beautiful and amazing, donate to SCELP so that they can continue to fight to protect our natural resources. When we do that, we make life better for each South Carolinian and we protect what brings people to our beautiful state." - Jess Epley

"Anyone who cares about the environment in South Carolina can feel good about supporting SCELP. The folks at SCELP provide the experience and legal expertise needed to protect our precious natural areas." - C. Timmons