A New Space For Construction
With the recent expansion of the Conservancy’s marsh restoration living shoreline project along the Kiawah River, a new build site has taken shape, and it’s
Reefs, Roasts, and Resilience
By Autum Blanchard The tides are shifting, the marshes are cooling, and in the Lowcountry that means one thing: shellfish season has arrived. Each fall,
Smith and Filbert Families Celebrate a Life of Conservation
The Rhett’s Bluff Nature Area is a conservation easement held by the Conservancy. This peaceful freshwater wetland offers a quiet spot for reflection and connection
Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Moriarty
Ann Moriarty’s connection to Kiawah Island runs deep. She first visited the island 42 years ago during her honeymoon and has returned every year since,
Joint Statement Release: Captain Sam’s Spit
In response to several inquiries regarding the US Army Corps of Engineers’ public notice regarding a proposed inlet relocation at Captain Sam’s Spit, the Town
Getting Out in the Mud
With the increase in storm surges and the decline of marshland habitats, monitoring the health of our marshlands has become essential. We are grateful to
Northern Lights Hit the Lowcountry
Photography By Adam Wolf In October 2024, a severe geomagnetic storm gave United States residents a chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis.
Field Trip: Salt Marsh Sparrows
Last fall, I had the opportunity to attend the National Land Trust Alliance conference in Rhode Island. One day included a trip to a local
2026 Conservancy Gala
Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:oo PM The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort SOLD OUT To be placed on the waitlist, contact Beverly Kline at
Working Towards a Cleaner Future
Since January of 2022, the South Carolina Aquarium has partnered with the Kiawah Conservancy to host monthly litter sweeps. The Island Litter Sweeps occur on
Spiders and Silk
By Karen Madoff On walks on and about Kiawah, occasionally one may face plant into an almost invisible web, an unexpected and not so pleasant way to
The Impervious Surface Challenge
Did you know research reveals that 18% of Kiawah Island is covered by impervious surfaces? These are surfaces, like roads, driveways, and buildings, that don’t