The Holland Island Preservation Foundation was founded in 1995 by Stephen L. White. As a former waterman and Methodist minister who has seen the island's changes since 1951, he decided to take action. The Holland Island Preservation Foundation is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service with the 509(a)(1) status reserved for public charities. We have volunteer groups ready to come over and help with our preservation efforts. However, our ability to maximize the efforts of these groups is hampered by our lack of equipment and funding.   WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Each year more and more of the trees fall and valuable wetlands are lost. The shoreline shrinks and the silt and sand that erodes from the island buries submerged aquatic vegetation and shellfish beds. We intend to save the island, save the trees and wildlife and the cemetaries. We intend to halt the silting over of precious plants and animals and restore this historic treasure.

We need your financial support. Every dollar counts! Even if you can only spare a few bucks, you will be helping to save our wetlands!

Every donation qualifies for a deduction by the IRS. Consult your financial advisor for details. Receipts will be sent by return mail.