Beaufort County Open Land Trust, 124 Ladys Island Dr, Beaufort, SC 29907, US

HistoryThe Kiawah Conservancy is a chartered non-profit, Section 501(c)(3), grassroots organization that was established by Island residents in 1997, to preserve the natural habitat of Kiawah Island. The Conservancy has the capability to be a holder of land and conservation easements, and as such, it acts as a land trust. In this regard, the Kiawah Conservancy is a member of the Land Trust Alliance and has adopted and subscribes to the Land Trust Standards and Practices as a guide for its organization and operations. Since its inception in 1997, the Kiawah Conservancy has preserved 35 properties that total over 348 acres of pristine barrier island habitat. On February 22, 2017, the Kiawah Conservancy achieved the national recognition of Land Trust Accreditation - joining a network of only 372 land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public's trust in their work. As part of the accreditation application, the KiawSpecialtiesThe Kiawah Conservancy provides the vision, leadership and resources necessary to preserve and enhance Kiawah Island's unique balance of nature and development. We are an independent, research driven, non-political, not-for-profit organization.