Lowcountry Land Trust is excited to announce the organization’s It Can’t Wait campaign. The $8 million effort will accelerate the organization’s ability to protect land and water for public benefit and access, forever. Without the final 10% investment needed to reach the campaign’s goal, critical, beloved places across the Lowcountry could be lost to development forever. We are requesting support from the broader community by June 30.
The It Can’t Wait campaign is centered on fortifying the Land Trust’s Opportunity Fund, which allows the organization to act quickly when high-priority properties become available. In today’s competitive real estate market, conservation opportunities can emerge and disappear abruptly. Achieving the $8 million goal will ensure the Land Trust has the resources ready when those critical moments arise. Gifts of all sizes, including donations made through donor-advised funds, IRA rollovers, stock transfers, and multi-year commitments, will leave a lasting impact on the fate of the Lowcountry.
“The pace of development across the Lowcountry is not slowing,” said Matt Williams, president and CEO of Lowcountry Land Trust. “This moment is pivotal for the conservation of our region. The momentum is real, the need is urgent, and the finish line is within reach. By June 30, let’s complete this campaign together and secure the future of the Lowcountry we all cherish. It can’t wait.”
Lowcountry Land Trust operates throughout South Carolina’s 17-county coastal plain, where nearly 2 million residents depend on healthy landscapes for drinking water supplies, flood-absorbing wetlands, food-producing farms, and the Lowcountry’s incredible scenic views. Benefitting from these efforts daily, everyone can and should play a role in protecting this landscape where we live, work, and play.
Early commitments from new and longtime supporters, foundations, and corporations to the It Can’t Wait campaign helped Lowcountry Land Trust reach 90% of its $8 million goal. Donors to the memorial funds of David Maybank Warder and Sam Carlton, both beloved local conservationists, also fueled this early effort. Lowcountry Land Trust thanks them for leading the way and inspiring others. Community members’ support will help close the final gap, strengthening our ability to move swiftly and ensure that irreplaceable Lowcountry landscapes and waterways are protected and stewarded in perpetuity.
With the campaign nearing its goal, community support will ensure the Lowcountry’s most important landscapes will be protected. Every contribution helps ensure the Land Trust can move quickly to safeguard land and water that residents, wildlife, and future generations will depend on.
To support the It Can’t Wait campaign, visit lowcountrylandtrust.org/donate/donation-form or email bgirndt@lowcountrylandtrust.org. The finish line is in sight, and we cannot afford to wait.
Hear from community leaders on why ‘It Can’t Wait,’ and help us secure the final 10% of our $8M effort to accelerate conservation by June 30. The fate of the Lowcountry depends on it.
