participating in the Conservancy ’ s land stewardship efforts , which may involve some hiking , marsh trekking , or kayaking , please contact our office .
We offer our deepest appreciation for these gifts of land and the donors who support our mission . Natural habitat is extremely important to supporting the Island ’ s rich diversity and abundance of wildlife . Even small pockets provide benefits for resident and migratory wildlife .
If you own undeveloped land on or around Kiawah and are interested in learning more about donating property to the Kiawah Conservancy , please contact Collie Farah , Land Preservation Specialist , at collie @ kiawahconservancy . org or 843-768-2029 .
Preserved Properties
Properties Owned
• Wassen Preserve : 9 Airy Hall ( 1999 )
• Plenty ’ s Island ( 2002 )
• Maritime Forest Reserve & Nature Trail : 133 Conifer Lane ( 2002 )
• 77 New Settlement Road ( 2004 )
• 168 Bluebill Court ( 2004 )
• 25 Arrowhead Hall ( 2005 )
• 141 Red Cedar Lane ( 2005 )
• 107 Marsh Elder Court ( 2006 )
• 41 Marsh Edge Lane ( 2006 )
• 227 Sea Marsh Drive ( 2006 )
• 523 Ruddy Turnstone Drive ( 2007 )
• 38 Berkshire Hall ( 2007 )
• 765 Curlew Court ( 2007 )
• 66 Blue Heron Pond Road ( 2008 )
• 579 Oyster Rake ( 2008 )
• 83X Blue Heron Pond Road ( 2013 )
• 128 Halona Lane ( 2014 )
• 130 Halona Lane ( 2014 )
• Ocean Course Drive Nature Area ( 2015 )
• Osprey Point Nature Area ( 2015 )
• 132 Halona Lane ( 2015 )
• 1 & 2 Little Rabbit Lane ( 2015 )
• 60 Salthouse Lane ( 2015 )
• 112 Halona Lane ( 2016 )
• 74 Blue Heron Pond Road ( 2016 )
• 269 Doral Open ( 2016 )
• 134 Halona Lane ( 2016 )
• 120 Halona Lane ( 2017 )
• 118 Halona Lane ( 2017 )
• 114 Halona Lane ( 2017 )
• 12 Grey Widgeon Lane ( 2017 )
• Bass Creek Hummock Island ( 2017 )
• 136 Halona Lane ( 2017 )
• Rabbit North ( 2018 )
• 137 Halona Lane ( 2019 )
Properties Under Conservation Easement
• Beck Island ( 200 )
• Briar ’ s Creek Marsh ( 2007 )
• Little Bear Island ( 2007 )
• Falcon Point ( 2007 )
• Rhett ’ s Bluff Nature Area ( 2010 )
• Indigo Park ( 2010 )
• Otter Island Nature Area ( 2011 )
• Marsh Island Park ( 2015 )
• Mingo North & South ( 2017 )
• Kiawah West End Marsh ( 2017 )
• Bass Creek Nature Area ( 2017 )
• Kiawah West End Marsh ( 2018 )
What is a conservation easement ?
A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits uses of the land in order to protect its conservation values . Landowners retain many of their rights , including the right to own and use the land , sell it and pass it on to their heirs .
* As of the end of 2020 , the Conservancy owns 40 properties totaling 38 acres and holds conservation easements on 12 properties totaling 2,235 .
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