Kiawah Island is a gated community and as such requires a guest access pass if you are not a property owner or reserved guest of the island. If you are not a property owner or reserved guest and would like to visit one of our preserved areas, please contact Collie Farah (Conservancy of the Sea Islands Land Preservation Specialist) at collie@conservancyoftheseaislands.org or 843-768-2029 to schedule a visit and obtain a gate pass for the island.
Little Bear Marshland
Conservation Easement
Preserved: November 2023
Preserved: 140.00 Acres
Preserved: Marsh Area at the far east end of Kiawah Island.
Habitat Type: Tidal Salt Marsh
Conservation Value: This large area of marshland habitat connects other preserved lands in the area. This property serves a vital role in providing habitat for our marsh species such as the clapper rail, diamondback terrapin, and salt marsh sparrow.