On December 14, 2011, DHEC issued a permit for Kiawah Development Partners II to build a 73' long walkway to a 20' by 20' pierhead, two 30' gangways and two 10' x 50' floating docks on Captain Sams Spit.

Read the Memorandum

Congratulations to Amy Armstrong of the South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP) for taking our fight against KDP's proposed half mile long concrete revetment all the way to the SC Supreme Court and winning this important case! Jubilant as we are, we know that we cannot relax, for the developers have other plans in mind to help them develop the Spit, including the sheet pile project and a "community" dock. We still need your help to oppose these projects.

Please help us to pay our outstanding legal bills so that we can be ready to do whatever we have to do to protect both the Spit and the Kiawah River. We greatly appreciate whatever you can afford.

One of our founding members, the internationally acclaimed artist, Mary Edna Fraser, has designed a special batik scarf which pictures the shoreline from Edisto Island to Kiawah Island, including Captain Sam's Spit. This limited edition work of art was inspired by a photograph Mary Edna took from her vintage plane. With a radiant and elegant touch, the artist reveals the liveliness of the dynamic sand beach and its waters.

This gorgeous lightweight scarf is printed on charmeuse fabric and is 70" long by 20.5" wide. It is our thank you gift for a donation of $250 or more.

Supplies of both gifts are limited. Make your donation now to receive your gift before the winter holidays.

Please make your check payable to "SCELP" and mail it to:

SCELP   c/o Peter Mugglestone   P.O. Box 61161   Columbia, SC 29260

Please remember to include your name and email.

If you send your donation directly to SCELP on Pawleys Island or through their on-line donation service, we will not know to send you a gift.

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