Employee Spotlight: Meet the Town's Plans Examiner, Daniel Green |
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What brought you to the Town?
"I love beach towns and always heard how beautiful Kiawah Island was, so when I was presented with the opportunity to work here, I took a chance, and I'm delighted I did!"
What is your favorite sport to watch and play?
"I really like baseball. I played a lot when I was a kid, and I enjoy watching the Braves when they play."
Would you rather win the lottery or have the perfect job?
"I would prefer the lottery, I think. If I were to win the lottery, it would expand my ability to help others in need."
If you could return in time, what year would you return to and why?
"If I could go back in time, I would go to the year 2000 and spend more time with my Dad."
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A Fed Gator is a Dead Gator |
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Alligators are common on Kiawah, basking on pond edges or lazily swimming in the numerous ponds.
In addition to being illegal, feeding alligators causes them to lose their natural fear of humans. Alligators that have been fed will approach people and associate them with food, leading to a potentially dangerous situation. Alligators on Kiawah should never be fed, and any incidents of feeding or harassment should be reported immediately to Town Hall (843-768-9166, M-F 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.) or KICA Security (843-768-5566, 24/7) or Individuals witnessing anyone feeding alligators are encouraged to take videos and share them with Enforcement Officers so that tickets can be written. The fine for feeding alligators is up to $500 or 30 days in jail.
Kiawah was intentionally developed to integrate closely with nature, so precautions must be taken. Living with alligators requires constant awareness, respect, and caution.
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Podcast Episode 8 OUT NOW |
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The Town and its Wildlife Biologist, Jim Jordan, are pleased to announce that our eighth episode of the Town's podcast, Sharing With The Community: A Podcast from the Town of Kiawah Island, is now live and available to stream on all major podcast streaming services.
The Town's podcast is intended to provide the Town's perspectives on issues we as a community feel are essential. To spread awareness of our Bobcat Guardian program, the Town was excited to interview Jim Jordan, as he discussed their roles within the ecosystem, what led to the 2017-2020 decline in bobcat populations, and the mission of Bobcat Guardian.
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Marsh Management Planning |
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The Town has an established process and management strategies for maintaining one of the greatest natural resources for Kiawah, the beach. Kiawah has an outstanding healthy beach because of Kiawah’s geographical position and both Kiawah’s management practices and development patterns along the beach over time. The significant natural resource that Kiawah also has that has not always been highlighted as the beach is the marsh front. The salt marsh substantially benefits the community through flood mitigation, wildlife habitat and natural beauty. We must develop strategies to protect this critical resource. Click here to read more from our July 28 Marsh Management Plan E-blast.
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TOKI App Now Available on Both iOS and Android |
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Heads Up: Controlled Water Tactical Scenario Exercises this Week |
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For the remainder of this week, you may continue to hear or see several Black Hawk helicopters and tactical boats around the beach. Annually, several joint agencies participate in a controlled water tactical scenario exercise, including the Town, local, state, and federal agencies for training. |
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School Begins Soon, Expect Delays |
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The new school year is amongst us, traffic delays are to be expected when traveling on and/or off the island. |
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Predicted King Tides for August 2022 |
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A "King Tide" is a non-scientific term used to describe the highest seasonal tides which occur every year. Charleston's average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., but during a King Tide event, it can reach 7 ft. or higher. King Tides are naturally occurring tides that are caused by a spring tide (when the earth, sun, and moon align during a new or full moon, increasing tide ranges) corresponding to the point in the moon's orbit when it is closest to the earth, which is known as perigee.
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, we can expect to see King Tides on August 10-13.
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CodeRED Emergency Notification System |
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With hurricane season upon us, it's important that residents are signed up for the Town's emergency notification system CodeRED which is used to send critical community alerts like evacuation notices.
You must be registered to receive notifications. Notifications are sent via voice, text, and email-based on your preferences.
If you are unsure if you are registered, please re-register. You will not receive duplicate notices. Make sure you opt-in for severe weather warning alerts.
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Current Nest Count: 477
Help us protect our turtles by keeping in mind:
- Never harass, touch or disturb hatchlings or eggs.
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Take all items with you when you leave the beach (chairs, coolers, trash) and fill in your holes, as these can be significant hurdles for turtles.
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Lights out for Turtles! May - October, all outdoor lighting facing the beachfront should be turned off from 9 p.m. to dawn. Artificial light (flashlights, cell phone lights, etc.) on our beach can cause nesting females to abandon nesting attempts and disorient hatchlings as they make their way to the ocean. Red lighting is much more sea-turtle friendly, but even red lights should never be shined directly at a nesting female or a hatchling. Free red flashlight filters are available at the Municipal Center.
Each year, nesting efforts are monitored by the Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol, a group of dedicated volunteers. Unfortunately, there are no volunteer openings for Turtle Patrol this year. For the 2023 season, a call for volunteers will begin in January 2023. Follow us on social media for season highlights.
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Short-Term Rental Violations |
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For follow-up, complaints regarding short-term rentals should be brought to the attention of Town Code Enforcement Offices. To report addresses that are potentially in violation, please use one of the following reporting methods:
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Upcoming Committee Meetings |
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Arts & Cultural Events Council - August 4 | 2 p.m.
Public Safety Meeting - August 10 | 11:30 a.m.
Board and Zoning Appeals - August 15 | 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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