Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina Tribal Statement Synopsis for Media Use concerning data Center coming to Colleton County:
“The Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe has lived along and stewarded this land for generations. We understand both the importance of economic opportunity and the responsibility to protect the cultural and environmental heritage of this region. Our position is not one of opposition, but of careful balance.
We believe development should come with a responsibility to honor the history that predates it. That means protecting sacred spaces, supporting conservation, and investing in education that tells the full story of this land.
We are listening carefully and engaging in dialogue with all stakeholders. Support for any project grows when it reflects respect for the land, our history, and the communities that live here.
We are not seeking conflict or confrontation. We are seeking responsible partnership. Preservation of land, culture, and education should be part of any project that reshapes a historic region.
When development and preservation work together, everyone benefits. Our hope is that any investment in this area becomes not only an economic contribution, but also a lasting commitment to conservation, heritage, and the protection of what makes the Lowcountry unique.”
