A letter to our members...

Dear Conservancy Member, 

The Daufuskie Island Conservancy has had a busy year and we would like
to share some of our activities with our members.  Earlier this year we
surveyed our membership and other Islanders to assess current and future
environmental concerns for the island.   Water conservation and quality,
sustainability of resources, keeping our shoreline and roadways clean
and recycling were among the priorities identified.  Based on these
results the Conservancy reorganized its volunteer structure to ensure
that a dedicated person oversees each initiative as well as addresses
the new and arising concerns of our members. 

The Conservancy has continued its monthly educational programs through
both participant programs such as the Kayaking experience last summer
and  numerous didactic programs such as Landscaping with Native Plants
and the Army Corp of Engineers Beach and Dune Protection and
Restoration.  Each of these events is aimed at exposing participants to
the natural wonders of our island and educating them in preserving the
beauty and resources we now enjoy.   This summer the weekly Farmers
Market was instituted as part of our Sustainable Living initiative.  The
Adopt a Road program continues to be a success due in large part to our
many dedicated volunteers.    

Plans for next year include expanding our current educational programs,
forging mutually beneficial partnerships with organizations that share
our interests, and continuing to build a solid funding base through
multiple means including pursuing grants to study and preserve our
wonderful island.  Water conservation and quality will be a leading
initiative.  

We sincerely appreciate our members time and contributions and look
forward to working with each of you in the year ahead.  

Sincerely,

   Laura Winholt, President