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Volunteer of the Year Carroll Belser was named EIOLT’s |
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High Points of 2009
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Land Trust Accreditation In August 2009 EIOLT was accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission -- the second land trust in South Carolina and one of 80 nationally. Accreditation signifies that EIOLT meets quality standards for “protecting natural places and working lands forever.” The new Accreditation seal on EIOLT printed materials means the land trust has undergone an extensive external review of its governance, management, and land protection policies, and it certifies EIOLT is operating in an ethical, legal and technically sound manner. Accreditation must be renewed every five years. “This safeguards the stability and longevity of EIOLT, which is important to its stewardship of Edisto’s protected lands,” said EIOLT board member, Pam Jacobs. (The accreditation team is pictured above)
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New Scenic Byway Sign At the base of the Dawhoo River Bridge coming onto Edisto Island is the sign announcing that you are entering the Edisto Island National Scenic Byway. EIPA (Edisto Island Preservation Alliance) designed and installed the new gateway sign, and funds were donated by Jane Edwards School, which was awarded a Palmetto Pride grant for this purpose. Other news along the Edisto Island National Scenic Byway -- work begins soon on replacing the bridges over Sand Creek, Russell Creek, and Store Creek, and EIOLT is exploring state, county, and federal funds to help preserve buffer lands along the Byway. |
A Special Thank You to Special Partners We recognize and thank the following foundations, agencies and organizations for Charleston County Greenbelt Bank - helped protect 20 Edisto properties in last 3 years. The Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation - many years of mentoring and operations U.S. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife - for last two years provided funding for land stewardship + expert assistance with baseline surveys. The Nature Conservancy - transferred Sand Creek Farm conservation easement to EIOLT's stewardship. Palmetto Pride S.C. Anti-Litter Organization - many years of funding EdistoPride activities and in '08 and '09 provided grants for Back to Nature educational events. South Carolina Department of Transportation - partnered in winning the Edisto Island National Scenic Byway designation and future partners in implementing the Corridor Management Plan. ACE Basin Task Force - partners in saving Edisto and 197,000 acres in the ACE. SC Conservation Bank - helped protect 3 properties in the last 3 years. |
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Edisto Island National Scenic Byway RIBBON CUTTING for BYWAY
Traffic was temporarily halted as the ribbon was stretched across the road held by Edisto Cub Scouts, then cut, and the roadside “America’s Byways” route signs unveiled. The first automobile to drive onto the Edisto Island National Scenic Byway held our own Edisto Beach Mayor Burley Lyons. Queen Quet of the Gullah Geechee Nation rode proudly. Afterwards light refreshments were served by the ladies of St Stephen and St Frederick Catholic Church, including a large cake donated by Edisto’s Piggly Wiggly featuring the Byway’s official logo. (pictured left are some of the festivities)
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