Two S.C. House members who care about conservation

Rep. Laurie Funderburk

Rep. Robert Brown

A recent assignment found me chatting with old friend Rep. Laurie Funderburk and new friend Rep. Robert Brown about conservation in the Palmetto state. Brown is a native of Hollywood, and has absorbed a lifetime of input from our natural surroundings - like many of us. Funderburk represents rural Kershaw County and works in Camden, but she is familiar to anyone in sporting circles. For example, I first met Funderburke at a sporting clays shoot at The Hermitage in Nov. of 2008, and we became fast friends, sharing a passion for the outdoors. She is now in line to become the President of the House sportsmen's caucus in 2013, continuing her longstanding commitment to hunting and fishing, with a special emphasis on outdoor education for youths. Representative Brown shares that he prefers a controlled growth plan for the Lowcountry area, and appreciates developers that are willing to share their plans in advance with the public in an attempt to provide transparency.

To read my feature article with these two Representatives click Charleston Mercury.

To view past blog entries about Funderburk and the S.C. Sportmen's caucus click here.