2030 Strategic Plan | Page 5

OUR MISSION

We measure , manage , improve , and advocate for the ecological health of Kiawah Island and its environs .

CRITICAL COMPONENTS

MEASURE
MANAGE
IMPROVE
ADVOCATE
ENVIRONS
Use scientific research and data to measure and establish the baseline level of health in all of Kiawah ’ s habitat types .
Determine habitat areas that are or may soon become unhealthy or out of balance and take appropriate actions to stabilize them .
Create or recreate healthy habitat and encourage growth of locally native plant life to ensure that native animal populations flourish .
Take public positions and issue behavioral statements to address what we evaluate as harmful to island habitat .
Our sphere of interest and influence includes Kiawah Island and the Kiawah and Stono River watersheds .
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