Protecting the public's right to clean water.
Posted in Programs on Sep 3rd, 2010
Charleston Waterkeeper took to the waters this morning to respond to a report of three abandoned boats in Hobcaw Creek. We’ve recently teamed up with a number of state-wide groups and agencies to train citizens to be spotters of marine debris. During today’s patrol, we recorded the necessary data so that DNR can appropriately address [...]
Last year, with help from volunteers, Charleston Waterkeeper removed over a half-a-ton of trash from Morris Island on the 5th of July, left over from visitors the day before. This year, the situation was much different! A big thanks to Live 5 News and Nicole Johnson for doing this piece on our cleanup efforts… We’d [...]
Posted in Programs on Jul 19th, 2010
The City of Charleston and the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) removed a dozen derelict vessels from the Ashley River last week. For a full report, check out the Post and Courier’s article. Also, to see what’s being done about preventing future abandonement, visit DHEC’s Marine Debris Initiative site here.
Posted in Programs on May 12th, 2010
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Posted in Programs on Apr 27th, 2010
For the past year we’ve been working with a number of individuals throughout our community to compile loads of data and information about copper. Sounds fun doesn’t it!? Well, the reason for our quest has been because of a document put out by DHEC showing that 11 of our waterways in Charleston County are contaminated [...]
Posted in Programs on Mar 14th, 2010
Charleston Waterkeeper member, Derek Anderson, recently interviewed local commercial fisherman, Fred Dockery, to get an inside look at one of the Lowcountry’s most important industries. The interview is an incredible one, and we’ve got to extend a huge thanks to both Derek and Fred for taking the time to do this. Enjoy… Give a little [...]
Posted in Programs on Feb 9th, 2010
We just came across this really cool time lapse video, taken from the Ravenel Bridge. (Compliments of Palmetto Sky Media)
Posted in Programs on Aug 19th, 2009
This evening, at 8:01pm, Charleston will experience a 6.7 foot tide. What does this mean? Basically, the water is going to get very, very high. More specifically though, the water from this high tide will find its way into the streets and onto the parking lots of low-lying areas. We all know the captivating characteristics [...]
Posted in Programs, Uncategorized on Jul 30th, 2009
This week, the folks at Charleston Water Systems were kind enough to invite me on a tour of the Hanahan Water Treatment Plant. The process of turning river water into drinkable water was absolutely amazing! Needless to say, the individuals that keep that place running are, and should be, all of our best friends. After [...]
Posted in Programs on Jul 15th, 2009
In a recent memo published by the EPA, Administrator Jackson identified that it is time for the EPA to enter the 21st century. In her memorandum titled, “Improving Water Quality Transparency and Effective Enforcement of Clean Water Act Requirements,” Jackson declared that the EPA must maintain a high level of transparency to show the public [...]
