South Carolina's 229-acre White Tract to be conserved after 20-year fight against housing development

A 229-acre tract in South Carolina, known as the White Tract, will be conserved after a 20-year fight against housing development. The Open Space Institute will acquire the land, which is adjacent to the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, thanks to a settlement reached between conservation groups and developers. The tract's wetlands, wildlife, and water quality were key factors in the decision to preserve the land.