Naturally Kiawah Guest Edition 2014 | Page 18

Who is the Kiawah Conservancy? What Does It Do? T he Kiawah Conservancy is a grassroots organization established by Kiawah Island residents in 1997 to preserve the 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 environmentally-focused 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. 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. 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. Properties Owned: • Wassén Preserve 9 Airy Hall • Maritime Forest Reserve and Nature Trail 133 Conifer Lane • 77 New Settlement Road • Plenty’s Island • 168 Bluebill Court • 25 Arrowhead Hall • 141 Red Cedar Lane • 41 Marsh Edge Lane • 107 Marsh Elder Court • 227 Sea Marsh Drive • 523 Ruddy Turnstone Drive • 38 Berkshire Hall • 765 Curlew Court • 66 Blue Heron Pond Road • 579 Oyster Rake • 83x Blue Heron Pond Road Properties Under Conservation Easement: 15 16 Beck Island • Briar’s Creek Marsh and Hummocks • Scan this image with your smartphone to learn more about the Kiawah Conservancy or make a donation. Don’t have a smartphone? Visit us on the web at www.kiawahconservancy.org • Little Bear Island • Salt Cedar Lane/Falcon Point Road Nature Area • Rhett’s Bluff Nature Area • Indigo Park Nature Areas • Otter Island Nature Area