WHO WE ARE
Waccamaw Audubon Society (WAS) is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. With over four hundred members, WAS has programs and field trips (the public is invited).
Waccamaw Audubon is especially proud of its recognition by the National Audubon Society, which awarded WAS one of the first-ever Rachel Carson Awards for its work in helping establish the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge.
Waccamaw Audubon is especially proud of its recognition by the National Audubon Society, which awarded WAS one of the first-ever Rachel Carson Awards for its work in helping establish the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge.
2020/2021 Officers and directorsPresident -- Diane DuLoft
Vice President -- Dale Scholfield Treasurer -- Richard Moore Secretary -- Bill Lanham Director -- Reggie Daves Director -- Gail Kemm Director -- Nancy Kenny Director -- Marlene Konsek Director -- VACANT!! |
Seeking additional Assistance
We have a need for additional Directors and other volunteers to complete our leadership roles. If you know someone who may be interested in wildlife conservation and activism, please contact us at waccamawaudubon11@gmail.com for more information.
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During the Autumn of 2021 we are changing our meeting date to the first Thursday of the month, September 2, October 7 and November 4, starting with refreshments at 6:00PM. Meetings will be held in community meetings room at Inlet Square Mall just north of Murrells Inlet. (use the entrance by Journey Church walk to the middle of the mall and turn left - across from the drum store).
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announcements
SCDHEC will hold a public meeting ON PROPOSED MINE EXPANSION NEAR Lewis Ocean Bay
A sand and dirt mining company has proposed digging a large mine near the Lewis Ocean Bay Preserve, one of Horry County’s largest nature preserves. The Preserve is noted for its populations of carnivorous wetland plants like Sundews, Venus Flytraps and Pitcher Plants as well as endangers Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Bachman Sparrows. The mine potentially will affect the groundwater making the preserve is more susceptible to wildfires.
The public will have a chance to weigh in on the mine before it wins state permits, and environmentalists hope they can pressure state officials to reject the permit and protect the nature preserve. DHEC has set the public hearing for the Edge Road Mine permits for Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center in North Myrtle Beach. The address is 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. At the hearing, DHEC officials will collect written and oral comments on the mine’s permit application. If you can’t attend in person, DHEC will allow the public to call in or attend virtually online. The agency will not answer questions about the mine at the hearing, according to a DHEC notice. Rather, the hearing will consist of comments from the public, which DHEC will take into consideration as it evaluates the permit application. If you plan to participate, DHEC asks that you submit a registration form by June 29. Read more at: https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article261984675.html#storylink=cpy |
Waccamaw Audubon board meetingsThe Board of Directors has changed its time for its regular meetings from 3 PM to 2PM on the second Monday of each month. Meetings will still be held at the Huntington Beach State Park Education Center and all regular members of WAS are welcome to attend.
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WACCAMAW AUDUBON THIS SUMMER
As customary, we are taking the summer off and there will be no regular membership meetings until the Autumn of 2022 when we will continue to meet on the first Thursday of the month, September, October and November , starting with refreshments at 6:00PM. Meetings will be held in the Community Meetings room at Inlet Square Mall just north of Murrells Inlet. (use the entrance by Journey Church walk to the middle of the mall and turn left - across from the drum store).
See Programs page for details on each meeting. |
OUR MISSION:
To educate and protect birds and wildlife as well as the air, land and water that life depends on. We strive to share information that will broaden the perspective of others to the beauty, wonder and variety of nature.
ABOUT US
Waccamaw Audubon Society (WAS) is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. |
JOIN OUR FLOCK
Become a member to attend monthly meetings, birding field trips and special events. With over 400 members, WAS has a wide variety to offer new members. |
BIRDING
Ever thought about birding or bird watching? Meet our favorite species and learn where and when to see them along the North and South Carolina coast. |