Currents
A Look to the Past, Present and Future
How have 17 years passed so
quickly for the Kiawah Conservancy?
When I began serving as Executive
Director, I had three grade school
children. They seemed so young and
always ready for adventure. So too, was
the Kiawah Conservancy. We were a
young organization, trying to find ways
to make a difference for the Island.
Initially, the Kiawah Island Golf Resort
donated our office space. Located in the
Night Heron Bike Shop, it was a single
room serving as office, meeting space
and storage facility. It had no running
water and therefore no restroom. As
an organization we were poised for
greatness, ready for adventure, focused
Night Heron Bike Shop
on keeping Kiawah the beautiful island
Site of the first Kiawah Conservancy office.
it had been for centuries.
The organization expanded rapidly. Properties came under our protection through bargain sale, donations in fee
and conservation easement. Through our recent Naturally Kiawah Habitat Program for developed properties, hundreds
of acres have been recognized for preserving or enhancing the environment that supports our wildlife. As we grew, we
learned the key factors involved in preservation. The Kiawah Conservancy partners with other Island entities to expand
opportunities for preservation. We continually study and research Island condit [ۜ