Making a Magazine
This issue of Naturally Kiawah had its genesis in a casual conversation at a committee meeting at the Conservancy a year ago. We were discussing possible themes when Pam Cohen suggest we take a look at some of our junior conservationists— young people who are fascinated by Kiawah Island. From there we expanded to focus on all the research that has taken place on Kiawah. The Town of Kiawah Island quickly joined in our efforts by granting us funds to pursue the subject and we were off and running.
We are so grateful to the scholars who set aside valuable time and devoted so much energy to contribute extraordinary articles. We watched with huge smiles as dozens of young people dug in and explored our barrier island. Our Town biologists produced their best work ever. Photographers sent dozens of pictures designed to illustrate the topics we were covering. Writers from every part of the Island produced incredible manuscripts. Pretty soon an extraordinary issue came together. As always, associate editors Sue Corcoran and Tina Schell provided insight, amazing talent and essential good humor. Proofreader Pamela Buongiorno gave us her professional guidance and so much more. NK
Aaron Given is the Town of Kiawah’ s Assistant Wildlife Biologist … and that is just the beginning. He is known to all as the Birdman of Kiawah. Not only does he lead numerous research projects, work closely with the summer interns at two banding stations, and write amazingly interesting and informative articles, we hear he also makes a marvelous pulled pork barbeque!
Mike Dorcas received a B. S.( 1986) and M. S.( 1990) from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Ph. D. from Idaho State University in 1995. Mike is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has received numerous awards. Mike has published more than 20 book chapters and over 100 articles on the biology of amphibians and reptiles. He is involved in numerous research projects.
Scott Snider is a natural history filmmaker whose work takes him around the world as an accomplished underwater, long lens, and macro cinematographer. Scott has over 60 credits television and multimedia presentations. Luckily for us, 10 years ago Scott moved to Charleston, SC, and the coastal marshes he loves. Find out more about him and see his work at www. halfmoonpro. com.
Sarah Latshaw completed a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from the College of Charleston and became a NOAA Coastal Management Fellow with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control— Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management( DHEC-OCRM) working on beachfront vulnerability research. Sarah now spends most of her days trying to combat and reduce marine debris issues in the Southeast as a Regional Coordinator with the NOAA Marine Debris Program.
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