No matter how much Charleston County grows in the future, the coastal area of Little Goat Island is likely to remain a pristine, undisturbed sea island. In late March, owners Gary and Kim Chesson donated Little Goat Island to Lowcountry Land Trust as a full conservation easement, with the intention of preserving its natural wildlife habitat, beauty and water quality, such … [Read more...] about Little Goat Island donated as protected land to preserve wildlife
Environment
Shoal management projects underway for at-risk homes
While Isle of Palms faces constant risk from high tides and beach erosion, two major projects are underway to combat these threats. On the western end, between Breach Inlet and 10th Avenue, IOP City is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild dunes with 550,000 cubic yards of sand — enough to fill approximately 170 Olympic-sized swimming pools. “That sand is … [Read more...] about Shoal management projects underway for at-risk homes
Dredging in the works at IOP Marina, last done 2011
Even though Isle of Palms’ beaches are under constant threat from erosion, the reverse is true for the IOP Marina. Every decade or so, the marina becomes too laden with silt and sediment for boats to navigate safely, and wheels are turning now to have the marina dredged sometime in the city’s next fiscal year. “We have applied for permits for this project but that is it,” … [Read more...] about Dredging in the works at IOP Marina, last done 2011
Stand up for your shady neighbors — native trees
Ever since my husband and I moved in 30 years ago, the most outstanding feature of our family’s Isle of Palms home has been the live oak tree centered in the backyard. Recently though, I’ve started to more fully appreciate the goodness this tree provides us and the ecosystem as a keystone species, while also paying more attention to other native trees around us — not just oaks … [Read more...] about Stand up for your shady neighbors — native trees
Harbor Course $8M renovation to enhance drainage, limit flooding
Since its opening in 1985, the Harbor Golf Course at Wild Dunes has received a lot of kudos: challenging design, beautiful views of marshes and lagoons and varied play and strategy to test the skills of even the most avid golfer. Now, this Tom Fazio-designed course is get-ting a more than $8 million make-over, with the intention of not only maintaining its top level of play, … [Read more...] about Harbor Course $8M renovation to enhance drainage, limit flooding
