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2024 Annual Report

Nemours Wildlife Foundation made significant strides in 2024, advancing conservation through research, education, and stewardship. The year saw the addition of two key staff members, the expansion of student housing,

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Longleaf Pine Restoration

In a recent article for The Post & Courier, Tony Kukulich explores the efforts of conservationists, including the Nemours Wildlife Foundation, to restore longleaf pine forests, which once dominated the

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Michael’s Internship Update

The following post was written by Michael, our 2024 Research Intern. We’re excited to have Michael Belanger back with us as our current Research Intern. In this post, he shares

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The Post and Courier Article

In October, we had the pleasure of hosting Tony Kukulich from The Post & Courier for an interview and tour of Nemours Wildlife Foundation. President & CEO Andrew Bridges and

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Fall for Wildlife 2024

Reflecting on Fall for Wildlife Much to our delight, Fall for Wildlife sold out six weeks before the event! On Saturday, Oct. 26, we welcomed over 200 guests—a wonderful mix

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Heroes of Hurricane Season

Wetland ecology and management are focal points of our work at Nemours. Our managed tidal impoundments—historic rice fields, some dating back to the 1700s—are significant both culturally and ecologically. These

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Beaufort Lifestyle Feature

Affectionally referred to as our “fearless leader,” President & CEO Dr. Andrew Bridges recently sat down with Beaufort Lifestyle to explore his journey from a childhood fascination with wildlife to

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New Staff Members

Yemassee’s Nemours Wildlife Foundation has added two new staff members since the start of the year. First, Nemours welcomed Kimberly Larsen to its team in the role of Business Administrator.

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Coastal Kingdom – “The ACE Basin”

Nemours Wildlife Foundation staff were featured on “The ACE Basin” episode of Coastal Kingdom Education & Outreach Coordinator Heather Kraus and President & CEO Andrew Bridges joined Coastal Kingdom host

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2024 Strategic Vision

Our Actions Shape Our Future.  At Nemours Wildlife Foundation, we are building an ecosystem. An ecosystem of conservation. An ecosystem based on action. The seeds of these actions are planted

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GERALD H. SCHULZE

Chairman

STEPHEN CLEMENTS, PH.D.

Wildlife Scientist

MARIAH WHITEHEAD, PH.D.

Board Member

She is currently the Vice President and Senior Director of Land at the Open Space Institute, where she has been instrumental in shaping strategic conservation priorities, climate resilience efforts, and freshwater protection programs in the Southeastern United States. Prior to her current appointment, she was involved in various conservation initiatives including piloting The Nature Conservancy’s Coastal Resilience 2.0 program and contributing to the NOAA Climate Vulnerability Assessment Tool for Coastal Habitats. In addition, she is
trained as a Conservation Coach in the Conservation Standards strategic planning process, a skillset and distinction she shares with our President and CEO. However, she asserts that her most significant role is parenting three daughters, and her favorite activity is spending time with her family in the outdoors. 

JOHN WILLIAMSON, III

Board Member

COLDEN R. BATTEY, JR.

Board Member

Colden has been a partner in the law firm of Harvey & Battey since 1963. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Battey served as chairman of Beaufort County Council for 8 years; he is a past president of the Beaufort County Bar Association, past director of the South Carolina Bar Association and of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. He currently serves as the president of the Open Land Trust board of directors.

ALEX SHUFORD

Treasurer

Alex loves the Lowcountry and has long had an interest in conservation. He is a retired Vice President with South State Bank and brings great experience in financial management, marketing and non-profit organization to the Trust. He currently serves on the Finance and Investment Committee of the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation and on the Board of the Open Land Trust as Treasurer. He is also a past president of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association and a past member of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees. Alex has two grown sons whose families all enjoy the beautiful Lowcountry and coastal South Carolina.

KEVIN E. DUKES

Vice Chairman

PEACHIE WASHINGTON
Hospitality Specialist
JESSE DREW
Land Stewardship Specialist
BUBBA ERWIN
Land Stewardship Specialist
JUSTIN RICKENBAKER
Land Stewardship Specialist
ROBERT KITLER
Land Stewardship Specialist
SARA MILLER
Donor Relations & Development Coordinator

Sara is truly looking forward to meeting with our generous and growing number of enthusiastic supporters who share our commitment to conservation. Her responsibilities include communicating news and project updates to our constituents, organizing donor stewardship efforts and events, and assisting supporters with their philanthropic goals. She lives in Beaufort with her two dogs, Kona and Kiwi. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, indulging in fresh local seafood, getting together with her local sorority alumnae group, participating in beach/trash cleanups, and exploring state parks.  

KIMBERLY LARSEN, M.B.A.

Business Administrator

Kimberly lives in Seabrook with her husband, Eric, and their three dogs, Dingo, Kanga, and Bilby. The Larsens are longtime residents of Beaufort County and in their spare time, they enjoy spending time exploring South Carolina’s state parks and relaxing on the local beaches.

HEATHER KRAUS, M.SC.

Education & Outreach Coordinator

BEAU BAUER, M.SC.

Wildlife Biologist
Certified Wildlife Biologist®

ANDREW S. BRIDGES, PH.D.

President & C.E.O.