Wildlife Preserved 

Sea Turtles

Sea turtle nesting season is still underway along the coast of South Carolina and usually runs from May through August.  Two significant nesting areas for the sea turtles within this Atlantic Coast region are Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and a couple of islands in the ACE Basin.  The Nature Conservancy has worked with our local partners to establish a presence in each of these nursery areas. Learn how you can help the turtles.

Shellfish Reefs at Risk

Report Finds Global Shellfish Decline Worldwide, but South Carolina Provides Hope.  “Shellfish Reefs at Risk” Analysis Shows Habitat Loss has Widespread Impacts for Ecosystems and Economies, Identifies Solutions for Bringing Oyster Reefs Back from the Brink.  Read the Global Report.

The Swallow-tailed Kite is listed as endangered in South Carolina. Learn more about the Swallow-tailed Kite.

2009 Swallow-tailed Kite Survey
The STKIs are coming, the STKIs are coming!!   They may already have arrived in your state or could be arriving any day now. Learn how you can help with the survey.

Conservation Takes Flight in Winyah Bay River Basin:  SC TNC and the Waccamaw Refuge work with National Partners to Establish a Population Estimate for Swallow-tailed Kites.  Read the full report.