Our Projects
Our Projects
The Brays Island Stewardship Fund supports and designs projects that explore wildlife, natural landscapes, archeology and cultural history, while closely monitoring habitats and environmental quality parameters. We often collaborate with other organizations and universities, integrating internships and research opportunities for students at all levels. Additionally, the fund provides resources for engaging in community and citizen science projects that contribute valuable data and resources to conservation efforts on a local, national, and international scale. The Brays Island Stewardship Fund is dedicated to environmental stewardship and innovation as we address aspects of ecosystem preservation.
Our wildlife projects observe and monitor the wild animals and wild places on Brays that are integral to health ecosystems. Cultural history projects uncover the past to reveal life histories of those who resided on Brays before us. Water Quality Projects look closely at our greatest resource — water — and its diversity and dynamics within the Upper Port Royal Sound.
Wildlife Projects
How do the wildlife and landscapes of Brays Island inform us about the health of the ecosystems around us? Our wildlife projects play a crucial role in expanding our knowledge and relationship with the habitats and wildlife in the region. Choose a project below to delve deeper into how it aids us in gaining a better understanding of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Cultural History Projects
The rich history of the South Carolina Lowcountry intertwines nature and culture over the course of millenia. Humans history starts in the Port Royal Sound over 10,000 years ago. The management of forests, the relationships between people and wildlife, and large scale agriculture are a few of the practices that resonate through the ecosystems that surround us today. Understanding the past helps us protect the future. Exploring the cultural history of Brays Island and the Port Royal Sound is essential in promoting conservation and guiding best restoration practices today.
Water Quality Projects
Brays Island is situated in the heart of the lowcountry,surrounded by tidal saltmarshes, freshwater, saltwater, brackish ponds, and impoundments. Fishing, crabbing, and boating make up key activities in the Brays Community. In partnership with local universities, organizations, and citizen science projects, we proactively monitor the water quality on and around the property
