Bobcat Research:
Meet our 2022 Bobcats
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The Kiawah Bobcat GPS Research Project, the longest and most comprehensive GPS study on bobcats globally, continues in 2022 as Town biologists captured seven bobcats. Biologists use this data for population monitoring, determining habitat use, movement patterns, and reproductive success. Meet our collared 2022 bobcats below!
- Bobcat 650 – 2/2/22 – Adult Male, Captain Sams, 20lbs 15oz. New cat.
- Bobcat 700 – 2/5/22 – Subadult Female, Preserve, 12lbs 2oz. New cat.
- Bobcat 750 – 2/3/22 – Juvenile Male, Flyway/Canvasback, 14lbs, 8oz. PIT-tagged as a kitten on 5-11-21 on Flyway Drive.
- Bobcat 800 – 2/5/22 – Adult Male, Ocean Park, 21lbs 3oz. Recapture from 2021 (Bobcat 250)
- Bobcat 850 – 2/8/22 – Juvenile Female, Flyway/Canvasback, 12lbs 1oz. PIT-tagged as a kitten on 5-11-21 on Flyway Drive.
- Bobcat 900 – 3/10/22 – Subadult Female, Flyway/Osprey Beach, 12lbs 3 oz. New cat.
- Bobcat 5002 – 3/10/22 – Juvenile Male, The Preserve, 17lbs 5 oz. New cat.
Click here to learn more about the Town's Bobcat Research.
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The Town and Mayor Labriola are pleased to announce that our first episode of the Town's brand-new podcast, "Sharing With The Community: A Podcast from the Town of Kiawah Island," will be released on Monday, April 18, at noon on all major podcast streaming services.
The Town's podcast, hosted by Communications Manager Chris Makowski, is intended to provide the Town's perspectives on issues we as a community feel are essential. Mayor Labriola will be the guest on episode one as he talks about the Cape project and the Development Agreement itself.
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Marsh Management Plan Update |
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On April 6, The Town Kicked off the development of its Comprehensive Marsh Management Plan with a Launch Meeting.
Key stakeholders were introduced to the Biohabitat’s Consultant Team members, who will assist the Town with developing the plan. The launch meeting included an island tour to establish a collective understanding of the marsh/land interface, critical habitat characteristics, recreational & homeowner access needs, town infrastructure & development plans, and impacts from sea level rise.
Residents and property owners should stay tuned as community engagement opportunities will occur throughout the plan's development.
The Marsh Management Plan aims to explore various methods of protection for the Island’s marsh, including management strategies for managing the interface between highlands and critical area that is vital to a healthy salt marsh.
Click here for the link to Biohabitats.
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Kiawah Island Planning Commission And Town Council Public Hearing Dates |
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The Town of Kiawah Island will hold a Public Hearing (Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM) at the Kiawah Island Municipal Center, located at 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Kiawah Island, SC 29455, for the following requests:
I. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUEST
Case# AZO22-000001: Request to amend Section 12-79—designation of Annexed Territory.
II. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUEST
Case# AZO22-000002: Request to amend Section 12-159. Planned Development.
The Town of Kiawah Island Planning Commission considered the above-referenced requests at the scheduled Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Planning Commission meeting. At that time, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the two proposals. The action of the Planning Commission is in the form of a recommendation to the Town Council.
Town Council will hear comments on these cases at a Public Hearing and First Reading scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Town Council's regular meeting that starts at 2:00 PM. At that time, all interested parties may provide comments directly to Council.
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Kiawah Conservancy's Earth Week Event |
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This year, the Kiawah Conservancy's Earth Day festivities are so big that they need a whole week!
To celebrate our natural world, the Conservancy has events happening daily from April 16-22. It all leads to our Earth Day Celebration on April 22 from 3-7 pm in Night Heron Park. Live music, food trucks, local vendors, talks from organizations doing great environmental work, crafts, face painting, and much more!
Learn more and register:
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Reminder: Littering Ordinance |
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In no case shall litter or other solid waste be placed or disposed of in any manner on any public or private property except in an authorized container provided expressly for the purpose of retaining such litter. Placing litter or waste material in an authorized receptacle should be done in such a way as to prevent the litter or waste material from being carried out by the elements.
Litter is defined as organic or inorganic waste, rubbish, refuse, garbage, recyclable materials, trash, peelings, hulls, weeds, ashes, sand, gravel, slag, brickbats, metal, plastic, and glass containers, broken glass, dead animals, or accidentally or intentionally discarded materials of all kinds.
Individuals found leaving items outside of the containers will be subject to a $500 fine plus assessments. Read more
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Shorebird Migration Underway on Kiawah Island Beaches |
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Shorebird migration peaks in the spring. Large flocks of Red Knots, up to 4,000 birds, are on the beaches at Kiawah, Seabrook Island, and Captain Sam’s inlet area. Red Knots are a federally threatened shorebird and stop over on South Carolina beaches as they migrate north to their nesting grounds above the Arctic Circle. The Red Knots will be on beaches now until the end of May. It is essential to allow these birds to rest and feed before making their long-distance journey. Research shows that this year is crucial for their survival and even success in nesting this summer.
Red Knots feed on small clams in the intertidal zone of the beach as the tide exposes the wet sand. Foraging flocks may be distributed along extensive sections of the beach as they feed and fly to the next foraging spot.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is working with the Beach Steward Programs at Kiawah and Seabrook Islands to help ensure birds can rest and feed while in the Captain Sam’s inlet area until they depart for the breeding grounds. Please let guests and visitors know that they should avoid disturbing feeding and resting flocks. Please tell people to walk around the birds and not cause them to fly.
We appreciate all of your support to help conserve South Carolina wildlife resources. If you have any questions, feel free to contact SCDNR at shorebirds@dnr.sc.gov.
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Solid Waste Notices: Paper Shredding |
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Paper Shredding
Friday, April 29th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Town Hall
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Conrad Tao
Monday, April 18, 2022
The Seabrook Island Club | 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Price: $10
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Karla Bonoff
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The Seabrook Island Club | 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Price: $10
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Previously mentioned announcements:
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Upcoming Committee Meetings |
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CERT Team - April 20 | 3 p.m.
Ways and Means Committee - April 28 | 3 p.m.
Procedures
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Town Council meetings are always live-streamed on the Town's YouTube channel. Other committees that conduct their meetings in person where the public can attend are not live-streamed.
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Agendas are available here and will reference the meeting's location. Dates, times, and locations sometimes change. Before planning to attend a meeting, check our website.
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