BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – In the growing Cane Bay community, residents are raising concerns about plastic landscape netting around ponds and embankments, which is becoming a hazard to wildlife during nesting season.
Rising Wildlife Risks
Donna Dorner, a volunteer with Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, reported receiving 10 to 15 rescue calls a day related to wildlife entanglement in the netting. She noted that as the plastic breaks apart, it often ends up in nearby waterways, trapping baby birds, ducklings, and turtles.
Community Cleanup Efforts
Last month, more than 200 residents participated in a community cleanup to remove netting and debris, but Dorner said the problem continues, especially as drought conditions expose more debris.
Call for Action from HOAs and Developers
Dorner is calling on homeowners’ associations to take action in cleaning up the area and hopes developers will consider more environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic netting. As Berkeley County continues to grow, Dorner also emphasized the need for more green spaces in future development.
