GSSC has taken an active position in numerous conservation issues that impact South Carolina’s coastal environment and saltwater fisheries. Financial support has been provided by the club to conservation organizations such as The Billfish Foundation, The Coastal Conservation Association, The Recreational Fishing Alliance, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Fish Tagging Program. Also, GSSC provides an annual scholarship of $1,000.00 to a dependent of a law enforcement officer with the SCDNR. The scholarship is earmarked for expenses associated with their college education.

A project that the club is particularly proud of is the Greenville Reef, which was created in 1996 by funds raised by GSSC. Located in 85 feet of water approximately 18 miles Southeast of Winyah Bay, the Greenville Reef stands as the largest artificial reefs off South Carolina’s coast. With a permitted area of one square mile, the reef features a 250’ freighter, three 150’ barges, submarine nose cones and other surplus material created by the closing of the Charleston Naval Yard. With assistance of the SCDNR, additional material will continue to be added to the Greenville Reef such as the 30 M-60 Army tanks sunk in 2001. Currently, the SCDNR reef program includes 40 man made reefs off the coast of South Carolina. Tax-deductible contributions to the GSSC Conservation Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Greenville, are used by the club for its conservation efforts and upgrades to the Greenville Reef.