Inspiration

Charleston Waterkeeper exists for one reason: to protect your right to swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. In fact, this goal applies to any enjoyable use of our waters–surfing, sailing, kayaking, crabbing, paddling, etc. We believe that each of us has a fundamental right to this resource. Whenever a waterway is polluted, it becomes unusable. And as a result, something that once belonged to the public, now becomes privatized.

We’re constantly inspired by those of you who use our waterways each and every day: the oystermen, the surfers, the swimmers, and the anglers. Every-so-often, we are reminded of the mutual inspiration that comes from your passion and respect for the resource and our dedication to protect them.

One such example came recently.

We received this email from a supporter of ours who was on his honeymoon. We were completely taken-aback by it and had to share it with the world. The message speaks for itself…

On those days you think you guys aren’t making a difference, know that you have touched individuals all over, in all kinds of ways.

We hauled out an enormous load of plastics washed ashore on Haulover Bay in the USVI in the name of Charleston Waterkeeper. Haulover is an incredible, road accessed (public) underwater sanctuary completely littered with plastics.

Thanks for all of your hard work, Waterkeepers.

Thank you, guys, and thanks for sharing! This is the stuff that keeps us each and every day.