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We hear the words time and time again, “I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by.” And yet, the phrase continues to ring true. As days or weeks may seem long, the months and years continue to speed up at rapid pace. In looking back on 2019, I am extremely proud of SCWF’s accomplishments for our state’s wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Many of you may be familiar with our mission statement, or perhaps you participated in one of our programs and still are not 100% sure what we do. The official mission of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation is to conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat through education and advocacy. In short, we conserve, we advocate, we restore, and we educate. We CARE about our state’s natural heritage and are working to ensure the future of our amazing wildlife and wildlife habitat for generations to come.

Included below, you will find an outline of our key initiatives from 2019. We hope this gives all of our supporters a greater understanding of SCWF’s mission and outreach.

As we look to 2020, I want to thank everyone for their support this year. We cannot wait to share all of the exciting plans, classes, and events we have been planning for next year!

-Sara Green, SCWF Executive Director

CONSERVATION

Without conservation efforts, our wildlife populations would dwindle. The recent findings published by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology are a staggering example of the importance of conservation work. We’ve lost 2.5 billion migratory birds since the 1970s, which means we have a lot of work to do! Below are some of the real examples of conservation work SCWF is currently undertaking:

• Prothonotary Warbler Boxes: During the spring and summer months, the Prothonotary Warbler calls South Carolina home to feast upon insects, spiders, and snails located in and around our forested wetlands, before returning to their wintering grounds as far south as Colombia, South America.  Uncommon among warblers, it is a cavity nester, which presents us a great opportunity to help save this bird whose population has declined approximately 42% over the last 50 years. SCWF is working with private and corporate landowners in enhancing key breeding habitat areas with hundreds of nest boxes. SCWF has installed 225 Prothonotary Warbler Boxes this year, including gifting 50 to Palmetto Conservation Foundation to increase habitat along the Palmetto Trail. We currently have another 50 being built thanks to a donation from the Kooken Family Foundation.

• Best Fishing Practices for Snapper/Grouper Complex Species: Thanks to a NOAA grant, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation and the South Atlantic Marine Fisheries Council have partnered to develop a tutorial for saltwater anglers to help reduce bycatch mortality in snapper/grouper complex species and thereby enhance fisheries stocks for more fishing opportunities. Through special training seminars and an online tutorial, SCWF has been able to provide over 475 SeaQualizer descending devices which is projected to drastically increase our snapper populations in the Atlantic coast.

• Catawba-Wateree Wood Duck Box Program: Once threatened with near extinction from habitat destruction and overharvesting, wood duck populations are now steady or increasing.  The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is partnering with Duke Energy, SCDNR and the Lake Wateree Association to increase wood duck populations by constructing and erecting 80 wood duck nesting boxes in the on the shorelines of Lake Wateree, Fishing Creek Reservoir, Rocky Creek, Cedar Creek Reservoirs, the Wateree River, and smaller ponds in between. SCWF has been coordinating with property owners, volunteers, biologists, and rangers to determine suitable sites for wood ducks. Boxes have been placed in locations that are convenient for monitoring and maintenance.

• World Migratory Bird Day: On October 12th, SCWF partnered with Riverbanks Zoo to host their first World Migratory Bird Day. Together, they invited other partner organizations to educate more than 7,000 visitors on ways to create a better world for birds.

ADVOCACY

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation works with state legislators to protect precious wildlife habitat and ensure that sound scientific data is used to make decisions which affect wildlife.  Our Government Relations Manager, Trip King, represents the SCWF, as well as our conservation partner, Audubon South Carolina (ASC) at the State House.  For national matters, SCWF works closely with the National Wildlife Federation and other state affiliates to ensure our voices are heard.

• Joe Cunningham Lowcountry Walk: On September 16th, SCWF organized a walk with United States House Representative Joe Cunningham, SCDOT, Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust and the South Carolina Conservation Bank. It was a successful media event and opportunity to have real conversations about climate, conservation and natural infrastructure in Berkeley County to reduce flooding impacts.

• Climate Strike: On September 20th, SCWF staff and students from the University of South Carolina SCWF Chapter attended the Climate Strike at the State House.

• Meetings with South Carolina Representatives: in August of 2019, Sara Green & Trip King met with team members from the offices of U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U. S. Senator Tim Scott.  They discussed federal issues such as our opposition to offshore drilling, support of full funding for the Land & Water Conservation Fund, and upholding the Endangered Species Act.

• The 16th Annual Conservation Lobby Day: On March 19th, the SC Conservation Coalition held its annual Lobby Day, which is a wonderful opportunity for citizens to meet with their representatives face-to-face and ask them to support or vote against issues the conservation community is currently working on. It was a fantastic day of training for our staff and provided a direct opportunity for us to speak with our conservation partners, legislators, and community leaders.

• Current issues SCWF is taking a stance on with legislators:

  • Funding of the South Carolina Conservation Bank

  • Bans on plastic bags & auxiliary containers

  • Opposing offshore drilling & seismic testing

  • Pushing for energy reform & solar growth

  • Needed climate resiliency

  • Funding for the Land & Water Conservation Fund

  • Upholding the Endangered Species Act

  • Passing Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

RESTORATION

South Carolina’s native wildlife is losing habitat at rapid rates due to climate change, human population growth, as well as private and commercial development. Here is a list of some of the ways SCWF is fighting to restore wildlife and wildlife habitat.

• Wildlife Habitat Programs: Through our joint program with the National Wildlife Federation, individuals, churches and schools are able to register their backyard or garden as a Certified Wildlife Habitat®. In order to qualify, participants must fill out an application stating their green space provides each of the following: food sources, water sources, places for cover and places to raise their young. We also encourage everyone to practice sustainable gardening. To date, there are more than 8,000 Certified Wildlife Habitat® spaces in South Carolina. We also have the ability to certify communities as a Community Wildlife Habitat. To date, South Carolina has seven certified communities including the recently announced City of Columbia.

• Wildlife and Industry Together (W.A.I.T.) Program: As South Carolina becomes increasingly developed, there is less land available for wildlife. Corporate landowners offset habitat loss by devoting their under-utilized lands to wildlife. This is achieved by matching site employees who are interested in wildlife with community partners to develop habitat plans. The W.A.I.T. program assists corporations, employees, facility neighbors, and other groups who desire to develop environmental projects in partnership with each other. Our industry partners are providing new wildlife habitat and creating community education programs throughout our state. To date, SCWF has over 30 W.A.I.T. partners and is continuing to add more each year.

• Monarchs & Milkweed: There has recently been a sharp decline in Monarch overwintering numbers which may represent the shrinking of their migratory route. The 97% decline from their high over the past 20 years has researchers very concerned. It takes more than one milkweed plant for each surviving adult due to natural predators. That is an enormous amount of milkweed! Most North Americans were very lucky to have seen even one Monarch Butterfly over the past few years. In order to help educate and create more homes for our monarch populations, SCWF has given over 1,500 individuals in South Carolina milkweed and pollinator seed packets to plant. We plan to provide this program again in 2020.

• Volunteer Workdays: On December 15th SCWF hosted our annual volunteer work day at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. SCWF staff and more than 35 volunteers worked on projects to clean the trail and replace trail signs. On December 16th, SCWF staff and four volunteers helped repair and clean 40 bluebird boxes at Camp Discovery in Blythewood, South Carolina. By cleaning out old nests and moving the boxes to safe locations, the boxes will be ideal habitats for birds mating in the spring.

EDUCATION

Education is one of the most important factors to protecting South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat. Current generations and future generations need to have a solid understanding of the wildlife around them, as well as their own effects on nature, in order to make a lasting impact.

• School & Garden Club Talks: SCWF Habitat Education Manager Jay Keck is rarely seen in the office, because he is usually leading an education class or talking to schools and garden clubs about the importance of protecting wildlife. On average, Jay participates in a minimum 5 educational programs a month around the entire state.

• Master Naturalist Training: In partnership with Midlands Master Naturalist Association, SCWF offers the 12-week training course based in the Midlands. Students learn identification skills, ecological concepts, and natural history of the plants, animals, and ecosystems encountered.  Students will see how this knowledge can be applied to manage for wildlife and to ensure that human impacts on our Earth are sustainable.

• Skills Classes and Advanced Trainings: Each month, SCWF offers a number of wildlife and outdoor skills classes. From early morning kayak paddles to look for birds, Spiders of September, fishing clinics and archery, there is always something new to learn with SCWF!

• Women’s Outdoor Retreat:  Each year, over 200 women from all over South Carolina gather at Hickory Knob State Park for the South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Women’s Outdoor Retreat (WOR). The Women’s Outdoor Retreat is one of the most beloved programs hosted by SCWF and 2019 tickets sold out in a record 3 hours! Women ages 16 and up came to experience the best of the outdoors with 30 class options featuring: Archery, backyard habitats, camping, kayaking/canoeing, birding, freshwater fishing, understanding maps, outdoor cooking, outdoor ethics, skeet shooting, and so much more!

• Scholarships: The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is honored to be in a position to distribute educational grants to full-time students pursuing a degree in any environmental field at South Carolina schools of higher education. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible, based on their performance in academia and in related community activities. In 2019, SCWF announced a new scholarship fund, The Nicole Chadwick Memorial Fund, to honor the life of an endangered species biologist who made a long-lasting impact on wildlife conservation in South Carolina. This year 43 students submitted applications and we look forward to announcing the recipients in 2020.

• Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills: A Dinner Celebrating Conservation: As a way to educate and engage a new audience on the realities of our imperiled bird species, SCWF hosted a 6-course dinner at Columbia’s Spotted Salamander. The program is expanding in 2020 with dinners in Beaufort, Columbia and Greenville. Each dinner features a six-course meal containing unique dishes inspired by imperiled species of birds. Participants will be led through each course by SCWF Habitat Education Manager, Jay Keck, and will learn about each bird species and the conservation efforts needed to help it thrive.

OUR PROMISE

We could not carry out our mission without the help of our generous supporters. We already have exciting programming in place for 2020 and your tax-deductible gift today will give us an important boost. As a donor with SCWF, we promise:

• We will keep improving our increasingly popular outdoor education programs including our Backyard Wildlife Habitat, Women’s Outdoor Retreat and Pro Birder outings.

• We will advocate for banning and limiting practices that damage natural populations of fish and wildlife.

• We will accelerate our work to protect and enhance critical habitat for threatened insects, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

• We will re-double our efforts in providing opportunities for young people to spend more time outside learning about and enjoying the natural world.

• We will continue our unique presence at the State House as legislation critical to the outdoor community is debated.

• We will demand that science, not politics, be the guiding force behind key decisions about our conservation future.

 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead

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Tickets are now on sale for the six-course dining experiences in Columbia, Beaufort and Greenville 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (December 9, 2019) – The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is expanding their event “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills: A Dinner Celebrating Conservation” by hosting three dinners in the spring of 2020. Partnering restaurants include Spotted Salamander (Columbia), The Anchorage 1770’s Ribaut Social Club (Beaufort) and Passerelle Bistro (Greenville). Each dinner will feature a six-course meal containing unique dishes inspired by imperiled species of birds. Participants will be led through each course by SCWF Habitat Education Manager, Jay Keck, and will learn about each bird species and the conservation efforts needed to help it thrive.

 “Spotted Salamander took a chance on this dinner in 2019 and we were thrilled with the results,” said Keck. “We are so excited to expand the dinner series in 2020 with talented chefs all across the state while educating participants on the impact they can have on our threatened bird species.”

Each “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills” dinner will be an entirely different experience as the executive chefs from each restaurant will feature their own unique dishes to represent bird species including: Roseate Spoonbill, Scarlet Tanager, Red-headed Woodpecker and more. Alcohol pairings will also be provided with each course.

“Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills: A Dinner Celebrating Conservation” dates:

• January 24th at 7pm in Columbia at Spotted Salamander | Executive Chef: Jessica Shillato

• February 29th at 6pm in Beaufort at The Anchorage 1770’s Ribaut Social Club | Executive Chef: Byron Landis

• March 28th at 6pm in Greenville at Passerelle Bistro | Executive Chef: Jenifer E. Rogers

Event tickets can be purchased by visiting: www.scwf.org/events. All funds raised will benefit conservation programs of SCWF.

Our Coffee Problem:

You may have heard the news that our world’s migratory songbirds are in jeopardy. Habitat loss is one of the greatest threats to these populations, and your morning cup of joe is partly to blame!

Traditionally, coffee farmers would grow their coffee beans in 100% or partial shade grown farms, yet now farmers in the Americas are cutting down entire forests to yield a higher production of coffee beans grown directly in the sun.

The Solution:

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation has partnered with an organization called Birds & Beans Coffee to help fight the loss of habitat on coffee farms in Latin America. 100% of the coffee beans within a Birds & Beans coffee bag are from shade grown coffee plants.  That means 100% of the farms, from which they purchase their coffee beans, provide wintering habitat for almost 50 species of birds that breed in the U.S. during the summer.  You can help save the birds we enjoy in the U.S. by simply switching your coffee to “Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center” certified Birds & Beans coffee.

What is the SCWF Coffee Club?

The coffee club provides an easy and cost effective way to purchase your Birds & Beans coffee.  Every month, an SCWF volunteer will place a group order of the coffee you need to get through your morning (or afternoon, we don’t judge) routines. The standard Birds & Beans $9.50 shipping cost will be divided by all the individuals purchasing coffee during that month’s order!  You simply report how much coffee you would like, the roast, and the grind, and our volunteer will place the order.   You then pay your share of the coffee costs directly to our volunteer via Venmo, PayPal, check, or another means.  The coffee will be shipped to SCWF’s office for pick up by you!

How to join?

All you have to do is go to this link and type your name and email address: https://scwf.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0f71efbf0895d10b1cee47044&id=a3902bf5e3

You will then be automatically added to the coffee club’s email list and will receive a notification before the next coffee order is made.

Note: We know the SCWF office isn’t convenient for everyone. If you would still like to support SCWF’s partnership with Birds & Beans Coffee, you can visit this link: https://www.scwf.org/birds-beans. SCWF will receive 5% of year-end sales of all coffee purchased and shipped to South Carolina. Plus, you’ll be helping the birds!

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is fortunate to partner
with companies all over the state for the Wildlife and
Industry Together (W.A.I.T.) Program. W.A.I.T. creates an opportunity for organizations to
restore wildlife habitat on their properties, provide educational opportunities for their staff, and participate in
community outreach with their local schools and/or neighborhoods.

This month, SCWF is shining a spotlight on W.A.I.T. partner Lonza
in Greenwood, South Carolina. Read our Q&A with their W.A.I.T. team to learn more about the awesome work they
are doing!

1. Tell us a bit about Lonza. Lonza is a company of high-performing teams and of
   individual employees who are encouraged to act with an entrepreneurial spirit on behalf of customers. As a
   global organization, Lonza is focused on achieving the strategic vision of being the world’s leading,
   integrated solutions provider for its pharma and consumer healthcare and nutrition customers all along the
   healthcare continuum.

   The company serves that continuum and certain other targeted markets through a wide range of
   businesses in its Lonza Pharma Biotech & Nutrition and Specialty Ingredients segments. The core
   competitive advantages that span these groups are advanced manufacturing and quality-control systems,
   superior regulatory expertise, in-depth market knowledge, extensive technical-customer support and strong
   R&D capabilities.

   With its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, Lonza has more than 100 sites and offices and
   approximately 15,500 full-time employees worldwide at the end of 2018. The company’s businesses benefit from
   global supply chains, but Lonza also has the flexibility to address regional and even local marketplace
   needs.

   A strong ethical thread is interwoven throughout the entire Lonza organization and consists of a
   firm commitment to ethical business conduct. Lonza also takes a sustainable approach to minimizing our
   impact on the environment, conserving energy and natural resources, and helping to improve the quality of
   life. In addition, the goal of Lonza’s Vision Zero initiative is to achieve zero workplace accidents and
   injuries, zero environmental incidents, zero product transportation incidents and zero manufacturing process
   incidents.

   Through these and other safety, quality and human resource initiatives, the company strives to be
   the Place to Go, Stay and Grow.

2. What was Lonza’s motivation for partnering with SCWF for the W.A.I.T. program? The
   W.A.I.T. program works in conjunction with Lonza’s ethical approach to business and the company’s
   sustainability efforts. Our local site leadership continuously seeks for sustainability improvements and
   this certification (W.A.I.T.) was highlighted because of it’s state symbolism. It was a natural partnership!

3. What is your team’s favorite element of Lonza’s wildlife habitat? There are so many
   key elements for the garden such as state symbolism and plant-life that it is difficult to pin-point one
   favorite component. One of the most beautiful aspects is that a colleague can stand at the garden for mere
   seconds and see an abundance of wildlife such as the butterflies. This provides a sense of serenity that any
   industry can support.

4. How has Lonza’s participation in the W.A.I.T. program impacted your community? The
   partnership with our local community college, Piedmont Technical College, has been beneficial for
   horticulture students in the area. They use the garden for students to identify different plant life and the
   characteristics of each species.

5. What wildlife, or wildlife centered event (on Lonza’s property) does your team enjoy the
   most? We have really enjoyed the increase of butterflies, birds and rabbits in our habitat.

6. Where can people go to keep up with Lonza and the work you are doing? They can
   check out our website
   and social media accounts. Follow Lonza: Facebook, twitter, YouTube ,LinkedIn

Are you interested in learning more about W.A.I.T.? Contact Jay Keck
to learn more!

South Carolina Wildlife Federation Celebrates City of Columbia Community Wildlife Habitat Announcement with Mayor Stephen Benjamin and National Wildlife Federation President and CEO Collin O’Mara

In a ceremony at the Robert Mills House and Gardens, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) celebrated the City of Columbia’s new status as a certified Community Wildlife Habitat. SCWF Executive Director Sara Green was joined by National Wildlife Federation president and CEO, Collin O’Mara, for the ceremony’s opening remarks. In addition, Mayor Stephen Benjamin addressed the crowd and released an official proclamation naming October 11, 2019 as “Columbia’s Community Wildlife Habitat Day.”  Keith Mearns, Director of Grounds for Historic Columbia, also spoke and gave a tour of the native plants used on site at the Robert Mills House and Gardens.

The City of Columbia joins more than 200 communities in the United States to be certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat and is now the largest community in South Carolina to receive the certification. The National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program was created to encourage communities to become more wildlife-friendly through the use of native plants and sustainable land management. To reach eligibility as a Community Wildlife Habitat, the SCWF team helped certify more than 700 local properties as wildlife habitats, led initiatives to remove invasive species in the area, and engaged local schools, garden clubs and churches in educational events on the importance of habitat restoration. South Carolina has the second highest number of Certified Wildlife Habitats per capita compared to every state in the United States.

“We are extremely excited to help the City of Columbia become a Community Wildlife Habitat,” said SCWF Executive Director Sara Green. “Climate change, human population growth, and land development are the biggest threats to our native wildlife. We are grateful to every individual and partner who helped offset these threats by enhancing wildlife habitat throughout the community to make this milestone in Columbia possible.”

“At a time when wildlife needs our help more than ever, planting native habitat and providing clean water can help ensure species—like pollinators, songbirds, and frogs—thrive,” Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “We are thrilled to join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation to honor the City of Columbia and Mayor Benjamin for their outstanding national leadership in wildlife conservation through our Certified Community Wildlife Habitat program. By engaging more than 700 residents and community sites, while encouraging each of us to do our part, Columbia is a shining example for all Americans of how we can save imperiled species, together.”

“We are anxious to see how many different species of wildlife are increasingly attracted to and use the gardens at the Robert Mills House as we continue our transition to one hundred percent Eastern North America native plants,” said Historic Columbia Director of Grounds, Keith Mearns. “We also look forward to expanded cooperation with SCWF on the site, in the form of nature walks and other programming.”

In addition to Historic Columbia, other SCWF community partners in Columbia with Certified Wildlife Habitats open to the public include: Harbison State Forest, Riverbanks Zoo, Mast General Store, Stormwater Studios, Palmetto Experience, Rosewood Market, Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, and the University of South Carolina. Individuals or communities who are interested in learning more about certifying a space as wildlife habitat should visit: https://www.scwf.org/wildlife-habitats.

About the South Carolina Wildlife Federation:

One of the 52 state & territory affiliates of the National Wildlife Federation, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is the oldest conservation organization in the state and prides itself on science-based wildlife conservation policy and high-quality education programs. SCWF’s mission is to conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat through education and advocacy. For more information, visit: www.scwf.org.

South Carolina Wildlife Federation Announces Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund and Annual Scholarship Application Deadline

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) today announced the creation of the Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund in addition to the annual scholarship application period. The Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund was created out of a desire by community members to honor the long-lasting impact of Nicole Chadwick’s work for wildlife conservation. The new scholarship fund will specifically be awarded to female students studying environmental fields in South Carolina.

In addition to the newly created fund, students pursuing environment-focused degrees in either undergraduate or graduate programs in the state of South Carolina are encouraged to apply for SCWF’s annual scholarship awards. Applicants have from now until October 31st to submit their applications on SCWF’s website.

“Nicole Chadwick’s passing was a devastating loss for South Carolina’s wildlife conservation community,” said SCWF Executive Director Sara Green. “Honoring her legacy with the new memorial fund will ensure SCWF can continue to empower students who are pursuing environmental fields. Education remains a top priority within SCWF’s mission because we recognize wildlife habitat conservation depends on our future generations.”

All scholarship applications must include the student’s educational goals and career interests, leadership and volunteer experience, and a letter of recommendation from a supporting faculty member.

To make a donation to the Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund, please visit: https://www.scwf.org/chadwick-fund

For additional information on scholarship applications and eligibility, please visit: www.scwf.org/scholarships.

About the South Carolina Wildlife Federation:

One of the 51 state & territory affiliates of the National Wildlife Federation, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is the oldest conservation organization in the state and prides itself on science-based wildlife conservation policy and high-quality education programs. SCWF’s mission is to conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat through education and advocacy. For more information, visit their website at: www.scwf.org.

Photo: D Dial TidalPool

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently hired Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan as the organization’s new Director of Development and Events. In her new role, Keenan will maintain donor relationships, publicity initiatives and coordinate special events for SCWF across the entire state of South Carolina.

“We are in an exciting season of change,” said SCWF Executive Director Sara Green. “We feel confident Shannon Leigh Keenan’s background will set SCWF on the path for new engagement across the state for generations to come.”

Prior to joining SCWF, Keenan was the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Turbeville Insurance Agency, where she oversaw all marketing and community outreach efforts for the company’s five office locations in South Carolina. She has been extremely active in the nonprofit sector working with numerous organizations including Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services, South Carolina Railroad Museum, SCWF and Friends of Sesqui. Keenan started her career working for boutique communications agency Triple 7 Public Relations, in both the Nashville and Los Angeles office locations. In her role with Triple 7, she served as a social media branding expert and specialized in mainstream and grassroots publicity initiatives for Triple 7’s clients, including local media, radio tours, casting calls and tune-in campaigns for the Company’s roster of television series and specials. A native to South Carolina, Keenan graduated from Hammond School before receiving her bachelor’s degree from Belmont University.

One of the 51 state & territory affiliates of the National Wildlife Federation, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is the oldest conservation organization in the state and prides itself on science-based wildlife conservation policy and high-quality education programs. SCWF’s mission is to conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and wildlife habitat through education and advocacy. For more information, visit their website at: www.scwf.org.