Who Is the Kiawah Conservancy and What Does It Do?
The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy (commonly known as the Kiawah Conservancy) is a grassroots organization
established by Kiawah Island residents in 1997 to preserve the excellent natural habitat of Kiawah Island. The Kiawah Conservancy is
committed to:
• preserving natural habitat in perpetuity by acquiring undeveloped property;
• accepting conservation easements on undeveloped land in perpetuity;
• stewarding properties that it owns and properties on which it has accepted easements;
• providing the incentive, guidelines and support for property owners to restore or enhance their landscaping in a habitat friendly
manner;
• conducting and supporting research that helps maintain healthy habitats and wildlife species, both resident and migratory, of
Kiawah Island;
• identifying and closely monitoring threats to Kiawah Island’s flora and fauna and engaging with other Island entities to address these
threats;
• providing educational opportunities for property owners, service providers and visitors on a variety of topics including the benefits
of habitat preservation and improvement and how to protect and sustain the wildlife and critical plant species found on Kiawah
Island;
• providing extensive communications and information channels that keep property owners and visitors aware of environmentallyfocused events and
• partnering closely with Island organizations and businesses to foster common environmental values and a shared vision for Kiawah’s
unique balance of nature and development.
Frequent wildlife encounters are one of the most appealing pleasures of life on Kiawah Island and the maritime strand communities
through which we drive, walk and bike. Plant and animal life thrives only in a balanced ecosystem, and Kiawah Island is a unique community
where residents, visitors and wildlife successfully coexist. The Kiawah Conservancy is committeed to maintaining this balance through
preservation, management and community education.
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Partner with the Kiawah Conservancy and protect Kiawah’s legacy for future generations. Reach us at 843-768-2029, visit us online at
www.kiawahconservancy.org, “like” the Kiawah Conservancy on Facebook and follow @KiawahConserv on Twitter.
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