Posted in Advocacy, Charleston Waterkeeper, Events, Issues, Outreach, Programs, Stormwater Runoff, Support, The Water Ball, Uncategorized, Water Quality Monitoring Program on Apr 21st, 2012
Water Ball 2012 Highlights from Charleston Waterkeeper on Vimeo. Two weeks ago, the Charleston community came together to celebrate its fundamental right to clean water. We are happy to report that Charleston Waterkeeper’s Third Annual Water Ball was our biggest, most successful event yet! Water Ball 2012 had an estimated record attendance of over 400 [...]
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This past Tuesday the Post and Courier ran an article titled “Cooper River in Charleston Among Worst for Carcinogens.” The article states that more than 45,000 pounds of cancer-causing chemicals were released into the Cooper River in 2010 by local industrial facilities. That 45,000 pounds made the Cooper River the sixth worst in the nation [...]
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On Friday, February 3rd, Champagne (v). for a Cause and Charleston Waterkeeper will be teaming up to host Champagne (v.) – for Charleston Waterkeeper. We will be at FISH Restaurant, located at 442 King Street. After a short hiatus in New York City, the Champagne (v.) – for a cause team is back in Charleston [...]
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On November 18th, to launch a partnership between Charleston Waterkeeper and the Dewees Island Conservancy, the two organizations hosted a fly fishing workshop on Dewees Island for island residents and guests. The Dewees Island Conservancy, whose mission is to preserve and protect the natural environment on Dewees Island, will serve as a community partner for [...]
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Noelle London sits in DHEC’s offices after setting up a temporary Charleston Waterkeeper control center during the organization’s permit review process (complete with dualing computers, a portable scanner, and permits from industrial polluters). Charleston Waterkeeper has recently undertaken the ambitious goal of reviewing every industrial polluter throughout the Lowcountry. How many polluters are we talking? [...]
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Posted in Charleston Waterkeeper, Programs on Jan 25th, 2011
As we move forward and set our eyes on what’s in store for 2011, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on all that which we’ve accomplished in 2010. Without your continued support and dedication though, none of this would have been possible. Thanks you! [Click the links below to read more detail about [...]
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Posted in Programs on Jan 21st, 2011
A brief visit to Waterfront Park is all it takes to be reminded of the inspiring role our waterways play in so many people’s lives. To reflect, to gain perspective, to enjoy the amazing scenery. All of these reasons (and more) motivate so many to take action to see that our waterways are protected. We [...]
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Posted in Charleston Waterkeeper, Programs on Jan 19th, 2011
As we’ve grown as an organization, we’ve needed more and more hands involved with our day-to-day operations in order to keep moving in the right direction. One way we’ve been able to accomplish this over the past two years has been through the help and involvement from amazing interns and volunteers! Whether they be from [...]
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Posted in Programs, Waterkeeper Alliance on Dec 6th, 2010
Waterkeeper Alliance “Join Us” from W2 Films on Vimeo. Charleston Waterkeeper is so incredibly proud to be a part of the Waterkeeper Alliance; with over 200 programs, spanning six different continents, we are a movement of dedicated grassroots activists, fighting for clean water and strong communities worldwide.
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Posted in Programs on Sep 28th, 2010
Regardless of one’s age or his/her experience on the water, we all have a responsibility to watch over our waterways to assure that our right to clean water is protected. Since our establishment, we’ve been motivated by individuals who take active roles on our water – assuring that sources of pollution are reported to necessary [...]
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