Currents
A Call to Conservation for 2030
In this first quarter of a new year , I am inspired by
the work our Conservancy has done preparing for a future of challenges and opportunities . As you read this beautiful Naturally Kiawah magazine , I hope you will notice the threads that bind our past successes and our vision for 2030 . We are on a forward march to the future as a strong organization on an incredible Island .
The Kiawah Conservancy has restructured and incorporated new committees that are focused specifically on meeting the challenges of our new strategic plan — A Call to Conservation for 2030 . We are continuing our efforts to preserve land under the new plan . Developing a deep understanding of what is necessary to maintain or restore a healthy environment on an ever-changing barrier island is an important new goal . Going forward our research will be directed toward finding new and creative ways to sustain our marshes , maritime forest , ponds , and wildlife . With the help of grants and a host of Island volunteer scientists , we are developing systems that will advance our current habitat position . It takes more than a village to accomplish this — it takes an army .
I am so proud of our board of trustees and staff who have daily demonstrated the energy it takes to reach this point . Thank you to John McMurray who patiently walked us through18 months of weekly meetings to forge our road map to the future . Our chairman , Rich Warner , has earned not only our respect , but our deep admiration for his ability to listen and his willingness to adapt to our needs . Thank goodness both will be with us on this new chapter to guide and direct as needed .
Most importantly , it is you , our readers , who have supported us , encouraged us , and participated since our beginning . I cannot wait for you to be part of our future . So , as we jump off to a new beginning , we want you to be part of our adventure and be part of Kiawah ’ s future ! NK
Donna Windham , Executive Director
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Photo by Jack Kotz