Offshore Wind Energy Speakers – Daufuskie Island Conservancy Event

By Paula Nickels · The Daufuskie Front Porch

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The Daufuskie Island Conservancy is hosting a free public event on offshore wind energy featuring Chris Carneval (Climate and Energy Coordinator at Southern Alliance for Clean Energy), Hamilton Davis (Energy and Climate Director at Coastal Conservation League), and Paul Wolff (Tybee Island City Council Member). The speakers will discuss the history, local sources, economic and environmental issues, and barriers to offshore wind energy development.

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From The Daufuskie Front Porch: Paula Nickels, Editor!

Lots of news and announcements this week – please note:

Plan to cheer on Daufuskie's own Haig Point Hot Shots. They will be representing Daufuskie Island this weekend at the USTA South Carolina State Championships in Hilton Head. Schedule is as follows: Saturday, May 19th, 8 a.m., Aiken, 12 noon, Florence at Long Cove Plantation. Sunday, May 20th, 11 a.m., Columbia at Sea Pines Country Club.

Melrose on the Beach and The Pelorus Group Cordially invite you to A preview of the "new" Beach Club! Saturday, May 26th, 12 noon-3 p.m., Beach Club at Melrose. Enjoy a catered Low Country Boil, entertainment, a presentation by ownership and much more. Space is limited, so please RSVP by Tuesday, May 22nd to cedwards@melroseonthebeach.com. Donations accepted to benefit The Daufuskie Island Elementary School. Beach club pool will not be open during the event.

Interested in selling at Daufuskie's own Farmers' Market? Please contact Marianne McEvoy at daufuskie1@yahoo.com. The Market will have its grand opening on May 26th (Memorial Day weekend), from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Daufuskie Island Turtle Team The first Loggerhead sea turtle nest on Daufuskie Island for the 2012 nesting season was laid May 5th. "Lights Out – Dusk To Dawn – May 1 Thru October 31!"

The Commercial Shrimp Season in state waters officially began May 7th. There is the potential for a faulty or illegal TED (turtle excluder device) that will drown a sea turtle if caught in the net, especially the larger turtles. Please report any Strandings (dead or injured sea turtles) to Holley Miles 843 540-7328 or Tammy Helmuth 843 247-5941. No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on Beaufort County beaches.

Thanks for your support. The Daufuskie Turtle Team

Daufuskie Island Council There is no monthly council meeting Monday May 14, 2012, the DIC May meeting is Monday May 21, 5:30 at the Maryfield School. Captain Boyes is our featured presenter. He will be speaking on DI Hurricane preparedness. Please make plans to attend.

Thanks to all the people who contacted Senator Elliot's office…. our efforts were an overwhelming success and the bill looks to be headed to the Governor's desk perhaps as early as this Friday for signature.

Daufuskie Island Conservancy "Offshore Wind Energy" Speakers: Chris Carneval – Climate and Energy Coordinator, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Hamilton Davis – Energy and Climate Director, Coastal Conservation League Paul Wolff – Council Member, Tybee Island City Council Learn about the history of offshore wind energy, local wind sources, economic and environmental issues pertaining to wind energy and concerns about and barriers to developing offshore wind energy. Free to members of the Daufuskie Island Conservancy, non-members $5.

Want to know which real estate company sold the most property on Daufuskie Island in 2011? For the answer go to thedaufuskiefrontporch.com.

Paula Nickels, Editor