St. James Conservancy
St. James Conservancy was founded in 2022 with a far-reaching mission
of pursuing land preservation, coastal conservation, and public education.
About St. James Conservancy
Conservation begins with Education!
St. James Conservancy 501(c)(3)
Executive Board
President: J. Taylor Ryan
Vice President: GerryRosenthal
Secretary: Rosie Tiani
Treasurer: Jo Ann Klug
Members at Large: Duane Stewart, Ernie McLaney, and Ann Bobeck
Consulting Members: Troy D. Alphin, UNCW Senior Research Associate Dick Lefebvre, Conservation Advisor
St. James Conservancy comprises dedicated volunteers from both the local community and surrounding areas who are committed to the preservation of our region's natural resources. Situated in the quaint coastal town of St. James, North Carolina, just inland from Oak Island in Brunswick County, we rely on your support to safeguard and enhance our coastal environment. Through various community-led initiatives, we strive to foster healthy ecosystems, coastal conservation, promote biodiversity, and ensure the sustainable use of our natural resources.
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Promote education, fellowship, friendship, knowledge of, and interest in environmental and conservation practices to bring our community to a higher standard.
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Support and grow our UNCW Research Sanctuary (Living Shoreline - Oyster Reefs) Audubon Bird Sanctuary, NWF Certified Wildlife Habitats, and North Carolina Wildlife Federation programs, while identifying other opportunities that align with our mission and focus.
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Protect and educate our community on the 42.4% (2,455 of the 5,785 acres) of our community that are under Preservation/Conservation Stewardship, while inspiring and advising other communities.
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Provide meeting opportunities to bring together the many St. James clubs and organizations with conservation objectives such as Ponds, Garden, Fishing, Trails, Recycling, FireWise, Turtle Watch, CARES, Birding, etc., for education purposes to share ideas and develop new approaches, initiatives, projects, and more. Together, we are making a positive difference.
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Demonstrate commitment, leadership, and results to other communities in coastal Carolina.
Membership: $25 per year, per household.
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Join us in preserving the natural beauty of St James by becoming an active member today.
Our mission and initiatives are solidly aligned with the principles of environmental conservation.
Here are several reasons why this issue should matter to you.
Environmental conservation is crucial as it safeguards our planet, enhances human health, and secures a sustainable future for generations to come. Both local and global efforts are significant and carry substantial consequences. Often referred to as "Nature," it serves as the cornerstone of our health and well-being, providing us with clean air, water, food, materials, and recreational spaces.
Health
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Clean air and water: A healthy environment ensures access to fresh air and clean water, which are vital for human well-being.
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Mental health: Engaging with nature can significantly boost mental well-being.
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Reduced disease risk: Polluted environments contribute to health issues, and many illnesses could be mitigated by enhancing environmental quality.
Climate change
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Extreme weather: Climate change is resulting in increasingly severe weather patterns, including droughts, floods, and heat waves.
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Habitat destruction: Environmental degradation is leading to the loss of habitats and threatening species with extinction, as observed along Hwy 211.
Future generations
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Resource availability: Preserving natural resources such as water, oil, and forests guarantees that future generations will have access to these essentials.
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Biodiversity: Protecting biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem balance and ensuring the survival of endangered species.
Please consider adopting a few simple behavioral changes: Use reusable water bottles, conserve water, limit unnecessary travel, support sustainable businesses, incorporate native plants into your landscaping, and minimize chemical use that can pollute our ponds and waterways. Additionally, reduce the size of your lawn where feasible and plant more native trees. Support leaders, organizations, government officials who have an active history of environmental conservation. Lastly, explore opportunities to enhance recycling efforts and minimize waste. St. James has the potential to be a regional leader as a sustainable community.
