Month: August 2021
August 18, 2021
UPDATE: Notice of Deferral | Sea Island Golf Planned Development
The Town notified residents that on March 8, the Charleston County Planning Commission reviewed and denied the rezoning request for Sea Island Golf Planned Development located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. The application was set to be considered by County Council on August 31 but has been deferred. The applicant of Sea Island Golf Planned Development […]
August 18, 2021
Arts and Cultural Events Season Planner Released
The Town of Kiawah Arts & Cultural Events Council is pleased to announce the release of the 2021/2022 season planner. Download your copy today or view the calendar online here.
August 18, 2021
Fall Migration Banding Begins
The 13th season of fall migration bird banding began on August 15 and will continue through November. Birds are sensitive to ecological changes and are considered indicators of environmental health. Town biologists use bird banding data to monitor and diagnose the health of our ecosystem while also tracking migration patterns and monitoring populations. To learn […]
August 13, 2021
2021 Quarter 3 Town Notes Published
The 2021 Quarter 3 edition of the Town’s newsletter Town Notes is now available. Read it online hereIn this issue: New Mobile App Solid Waste Notices Mayor’s Corner – The Town’s Role in Community Development Hurricane Preparedness & Procedures Charitable Grant & State Accommodation Tax Funding Parkway Improvement Project Completion Beach Monitoring Summary 2021 Bobcat Collaring Update & SGA Testing […]
August 06, 2021
Integrated Watershed Study
Provided by the Kiawah Conservancy Tidal estuaries and marshes are the most biologically productive habitats globally and provide many benefits to humans and wildlife. Water resources in coastal habitats are dynamic and can be impacted by various contributing factors to water quality. Rainfall accumulation and stormwater runoff significantly influence the quality of water resources on […]
August 06, 2021
Kiawah Island Bobcat and Rodenticide Study
The Town of Kiawah Island is excited to announce a new research project that will begin this winter, collaborating with Clemson University’s Wildlife and Fisheries Department and Town Biologists. This Ph.D. research project will take place over four years and will include three years of intensive fieldwork. The project’s overall goal is to better understand the […]
August 06, 2021
Updates from August Town Council Meeting
The following is a summary of announcements from the August 3, 2021, Town Council meeting. Watch the meeting here. PresentationsTown Council viewed a presentation from Clemson University on the new collaborative Kiawah Island Bobcat and Rodenticide Study. View the presentation. OrdinancesTown Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance 2021-09 to rescind the previous ordinance 2020-13, which […]
August 04, 2021
New Town Mobile App Launched
The Town of Kiawah Island is excited to announce its new iOS mobile app as a part of our ongoing development of expanded services and communication efforts. This new asset is designed to be a helpful resource for residents and visitors and provides convenient access to community information, services, and reporting capabilities from mobile devices. […]
August 02, 2021
Beachwalker Drive Inbound Lane Closure
Update: The Town’s contractor has inspected Beachwalker Drive and found a faulty pipe underneath the roadway, which compromised the subsurface where the two small sinkholes were found.Contractors will be onsite over the next two days to replace the pipe, repair the holes, and repave that portion of the road. A portion of the inbound lane […]
August 02, 2021
FY 2022-2023 Cultural Events Application
The Town recognizes that arts and cultural events are essential elements in enhancing the community’s character and quality of life. The Town’s Cultural Events Fund (CEF) is used to build tourism and economic development by presenting cultural events and activities. The CEF aims to contribute to the cultural reputation of Kiawah Island while providing tourists […]