2025 SEWE / DU Oyster Roast - Conservation Dividends

Chas. DU Committee Members at 2024 SEWE

Valentine’s Day weekend holds a unique meaning for those who love the outdoors, since that date is occupied by the annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) each year. The ethic of conservation permeates through these endeavors over time to causes both big and small. Legends of conservation like Jungle Jack Hanna have come to Charleston to support SEWE, with youthful leaders of future conservation efforts listening intently. From the Junior Duck Stamp competition, to preserving wetlands in South Carolina, the Ducks Unlimited presence at SEWE goes well beyond their Friday night oyster roast and auction. 

John Powell is the CEO of the SE Wildlife Expo and 2025 will mark his 20th show. “SEWE has been working with Ducks Unlimited (DU) at the national, state and local level for years,” said Powell. “DU is great at fundraising and our SEWE platform is available to all conservation groups, no matter their size. The Friday night DU oyster roast at the Visitor Center Bus Shed allows the Charleston Chapter of DU to be one of the top chapters in the United States and we are proud that we helped build this partnership. All during SEWE weekend you won’t have to look hard to see an enthusiastic DU presence at many of our venues. And I still think it’s neat that anyone who attends their oyster roast gets a DU membership too.”

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