Dec 2020 Press Round Up
All the work you see here is empowered by our community and supporters just like you. Join the fight for clean water today: CharlestonWaterkeeper.org/give
January
As new EPA rule redefines protected waterways, some fear Lowcountry impact
Rollback of federal waterways protections poses risk in SC (mention and photo)
James Island residents ask for federal help after concerns over James Island Creek (mention)
Municipalities agree to work together to improve water quality at James Island Creek
Editorial: Cooperation’s great, but SC needs nurdle law to protect coast, marine life
Study shows high levels of chemicals in Charleston’s drinking water; officials disagree
February
Editorial: This needs to be the last chance for Hollywood’s sewer
March
SC plastic pellet mover faces federal lawsuit over Charleston-area beach spills
April
Conservation groups mount legal challenge to federal water action
May
Is your favorite Lowcountry waterway a safe place to swim
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/is-your-favorite-waterway-a-safe-place-to-swim
June
Editorial: SC Ports Authority needs to stop courting polluters
Environmental challenges reemerge for Charleston development once hailed as green
July
New “nurdle” spill discovered on Sullivan’s Island
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/new-nurdle-spill-discovered-on-sullivans-island
Mystery foam plastic beads wash up on Sullivan’s Island beach
Editorial: Preserve Charleston Harbor’s environment
High bacteria levels found in Lowcountry waterways
https://www.live5news.com/2020/07/06/high-bacteria-levels-found-lowcountry-waterways/
A new plastic wave is coming to our shores
https://www.audubon.org/news/a-new-plastic-wave-coming-our-shores
Gadsden Creek becomes a flashpoint in Charleston discussion on environmental justice
Local efforts aim to protect Charleston’s waterways
Charleston nurdle exporter says it was targeted by environmental groups
August
Activist groups push back on Long Savannah project citing wetland development
SC environmental groups say pellet exporter is shirking it’s responsibility for pollution
3,100 gallons of diesel fuel leak from broker line at Charleston wastewater plant
Fuel Cleanup at Charleston Water System plan continues; ratepayer won’t bear cost
Fuel spill clean up nearly complete, likely caused by lightning officials say
September
Flooding intensifies Charleston region’s racial and wealth inequities (with quote from Board Member Omar Muhammad)
Filthy floods cover Charleston area with poop bacteria, viruses and other dangers (with quote from Board Member Dr. Vijay Vulava)
Lowcountry environmental groups team up to demand new septic tank revisions
October
Company accused of polluting ocean with plastic has an ally: SC Ports
https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article246064255.html
Judge denied motion to dismiss, new documents unveiled in 2019 plastic pellet spill
Rising Waters: Charleston’s floodwaters carry dangerous levels of bacteria, even when it’s sunny
November
SC Ports fights against lawsuit discovery in case about plastic pellet spill
Mount Pleasant working to improve Shem Creek water quality
https://www.live5news.com/2020/11/30/mount-pleasant-working-improve-shem-creek-water-quality/
Mount Pleasant Town Council to discuss Shem Creek water quality on Monday
December
SCDNR, Charleston Waterkeeper work together to collect and reuse oyster shells
Plastic chokes hundreds of marine animals, including SC sea turtles, according to report
All the work you see here is empowered by our community and supporters just like you. Join the fight for clean water today: CharlestonWaterkeeper.org/give
