Abridged EC minutes for 4-16
The Greenery – The leaf collector truck is working well. There have been no negative comments by residents. Spring plantings will continue through May.
Earth Day Plans – SIPOA Engineer Steve Hirsch will be at the EC table from 9 to 10:30 am to answer questions.
Wildlife Mapping – Turkey reports are outnumbering bobcats sightings on the island. This is the first time that has happened. Piebald deer will be added to the sightings list of wildlife that residents can report.
Waste Management – The cameras are in at the maintenance area to dissuade residents and contractors from dumping illegally. The fine is $200.
Nature Trails – The repairs on the trails and signs are continuing. Chairman Michael Orris reminded everyone that all responsibility for the trails belongs to SIPOA. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the office.
Offshore Drilling – Michael and the committee commended and thanked Barry Shedrow for his hard work finding the excellent speakers he arranged for the offshore drilling seminar.
Wild Things – Butterflies will be the topic of the next Seabrooker article for May.
Bluebirds- Dean Morr reported that the seasonal counting is about to begin. All boxes have been checked, cleaned and repaired.
SIB – Charley Moore reported a current membership of 140. At the next SIB meeting there will be a presentation by the Center for Birds Prey on April 27th.
The third meeting in 2016 will on June 22nd. Representatives from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will talk about the importance of Seabrook Island’s beach to Red knots, Pipping plovers and other shore birds.
Audubon International – Barry Shedrow is our liaison and will be reporting on the environmental aspect. The group continues to work on Stage Two.
Dead Wax Myrtles – Steve Hirsch reported that the dead wax myrtles on the beach are crucial to rebuilding the dunes. They are doing their job of collecting sand around their branches thus creating new dunes.
-Submitted by Jane Marvin
Yes, I agree with Donna on the Myrtle. The used Christmas trees are placed pretty far back on the dunes, if I remember correctly..Correct me if this is incorrect, Donna
I’m also a Jersey Girl, and agree with with Bev. My only concern with the dead myrtle is when it becomes anchored between the tide lines.
Donna Lawrence
Thanks for the comment. We will discuss this idea at our next Environmental Committee meeting.
Iam from NJ and we collect all the Christmas trees after Chrostmas and put them on the beaches tohelp rebuild the dunes….works well and it is an enviromental way of disposing of the dead trees. I would think Seabrook Island could easily accomplish this.