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Sep

The first annual Charleston Green Fair was held this weekend in Marion Square. With over 75 exhibitors ranging from sustainable food vendors to green building companies this free all-day event had something for everybody. The event promoted local businesses, local restaurants, local organizations, and local music (all “green” of course!)....

Sep

Flooding in the Lowcountry…a Threat to Our Water Quality

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Andrew Wunderley

Issues, Stormwater Runoff

We all know that Charleston is often referred to as the Lowcountry for its characteristically low lying coastal topography. This nickname though comes with some implications: we are more susceptible to damage from rising seas, storms, and flooding. The affects of flooding can be seen after every rain, especially during...

Sep

2008 Beach Sweep at Folly Beach

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Andrew Wunderley

Events

Every year the Ocean Conservancy holds its “International Coastal Cleanup,” encouraging us all to spend a day to clean up our coastlines. On September 20, 2008 the SC Sea Grant Consortium and the SC Department of Natural Resources sponsored the 20th annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep in South Carolina. Last year...

Sep

Charleston Waterkeeper Approved!

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Andrew Wunderley

Charleston Waterkeeper

Last week the Waterkeeper Alliance Board of Directors approved Charleston Waterkeeper as the newest member of the Waterkeeper Family. Two other programs, the Choptank Riverkeeper in Maryland and the Loreto Baykeeper in Baja California Sur, Mexico were also approved. These new members bring the Waterkeeper Alliance total to 182 programs...

Sep

Are We Running Out of Water?

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Andrew Wunderley

Issues

I’ve come across two great articles detailing the problems we are facing in today’s ever-changing (and growing) world as water’s demand and in turn, its waste, is increasing rapidly. Both articles reveal an urgency to give attention to the issues surrounding our water supplies and how we use this delicate...

Aug

Proposed Charleston Waterkeeper Featured in the Post and Courier

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Andrew Wunderley

Support

Bo Petersen, reporter for the Post and Courier, has just written a great piece on the proposed Charleston Waterkeeper program, “Watching over the waters.” The article was published in Sunday’s paper (8/31/2008) on the front page of the “Local and State” section (B). Both Dean Naujoks, former Upper Neuse Riverkeeper,...

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