The farmers will retain ownership and farming rights, but they will give up the right to put up a housing project. Ideally, the land will remain a farm in perpetuity. We're also doing this in Charleston county. In Georgetown county, we're just trying to raise awareness of environmental issues. They know a lot less about land planning and development there.
Education is key.
Another big project is taking on the port expansion. Currently, the government seeks to make Charleston the second largest container port in the nation. The impact would be devastating on our little region. They would pave 850 acres. In addition, the expansion would generate tremendous traffic in the area.