PreserveKiawah is dedicated to protecting the distinctive, natural habitats of Kiawah Island and surrounding areas, while promoting responsible development and governance in the process. 

A group of residents who have a shared commitment to preserving what is special and unique about Kiawah Island have been working together informally in an effort to educate ourselves and the community about governance issues on Kiawah Island and the broader implications of development projects in and around Kiawah. We have a collective concern that the scope and pace of recent and planned projects, and the manner in which they have been carried out, threatens our fragile maritime ecosystem, endangers our natural wildlife, and further pressures already stressed infrastructure. 

In June 2022, a new non-profit, PreserveKiawah, was established for the purpose of preserving and protecting what is special and unique about Kiawah Island for generations to come.  We will look to harness the extraordinary range of talents and expertise in the community, which includes many individuals with deep experience in real estate development, land use regulation, municipal planning, and various legal fields, in order to better inform the community about issues of common interest and engage proactively with our governing institutions and other important stakeholders.  In doing so, we hope to be a more effective voice for the community.

Community engagement has never been more important.