Kiawah Island and the
Effects of Climate Change
Story and photos
by Jack Kotz
W
e live on a beautiful barrier island with a
relatively stable beach, abundant wildlife,
and dozens of species of plants and trees.
And we have a relatively mild climate with
abundant sunshine. What could possibly go wrong?
Aerial photo of Kiawah Island, November 2014. Courtesy of Leslie Sautter.
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Naturally Kiawah