2021 Press Round Up
January
Post & Courier
A proposal to split DHEC gains steam, some worry about damaging environmental protection
ABC News 4
Wastewater at toxic superfund site treated and discharged into sewage system, developer says
February
Post & Courier
Saltwater bodies like Shem Creek must meet stricter bacteria standards with new regulation
ABC News 4
Charleston Waterkeeper, NOAA begin pilot study that tests local waters for contaminants
Live 5 News
New pilot study tests Lowcountry waterways for contaminants
March
Post & Courier
SC plastic pellet spill lawsuit settled for $1 million
The State
Company accused of plastic pollution agrees to pay SC nonprofits $1M in settlement
Charleston Business Journal
Frontier Logistics agrees to $1.2 million settlement in pellet lawsuit
ABC News 4
$1 million settlement reached in Charleston “nurdle” lawsuit
Live 5 News
Environmental groups, company settle suit involving plastic pellets on Sullivan’s Island beach
Count on 2 News
$1M settlement reached in lawsuit over “nurdles” in Charleston Harbor
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Conservation leaders work to mitigate pollution and threats to Lowcountry waterways.
DeSmog
$1 million nurdle spill settlement shines light on plastic pollution during shipping
Live 5 News
SC bill aims to prevent plastic pellets in local waterways
Post & Courier
SC bill would crack down on plastic pellet spills
April
Count on 2
DHEC to start annual water quality tests at state beaches
ABC News 4
SC Senate passes “nurdle bill” to help curb plastic pellet spills
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Bill cracking down on plastic pellet pollution in Lowcountry waterways passes SC Senate
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