In the Next Issue
W
hen we picture Kiawah Island in our
dreams, it is always green and blue. We
have taken a walk through the green of
the maritime forest in this issue. Now it is
time for the blue. As we approach Kiawah from the causeway,
our much loved barrier island sparkles with the water that is
its signature. We have marshes, lagoons, lakes, rivers, and the
beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
Leonardo da Vinci knew the power of water, observing,
“Water is the driving force of all nature.” Sylvia Earle put it
succinctly, “No water, no life. No blue, no green.” There is an
intangible something about water that draws us to it. A walk
on the beach brings peace on dark days. A couple of hours
fishing from a bridge is guaranteed to make the cares of the
world fade. Water is the center of life here on Kiawah Island.
We run laughing into the ocean leaving our cares behind. We
relax with a glass of wine to watch the sun set over Bass Pond.
We spend lazy afternoons paddling our canoes and kayaks.
Water shapes this island and nourishes its habitats and
wildlife. It is beautiful but can be terrifying when it comes
with a fury. In our next issue we will take a closer look at
water on Kiawah in all its forms, and of course we will visit
the creatures that make their homes on the water along side
of us. Please send us your ideas, questions, comments, and
suggestions to [email protected].
See you in September with “Water, water, everywhere.” NK
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