2022 Press Roundup
January
Applications open for Charleston water quality projects after nurdle spill settlement
8 big ways you can help our waters
Different types of plastic pellets found in Charleston waterways
Of McMaster and marshes: Inside the $500K proposal to bleed protected SC horseshoe crabs
Public comments on I-526 extension show project is still controversial
February
Charleston Water System to spend between $75M to $100M on upgrades to accommodate rising population
Charleston Waterkeeper ‘disappointed’ nurdle bill hasn’t passed House committee
‘Nurdle bill’ needs to pass, Charleston Waterkeeper says
March
Awendaw leaders postpone vote on controversial proposed neighborhood
April
Awendaw approves controversial 204-home development near Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge
Cost to extend I-526 to James Island more than triples to $2.35 billion
May
Tuberculosis, other potential human pathogens in Charleston waterways, CofC study finds
Lowcountry task force continues work to rid Ellis Creek of harmful bacteria
Charleston Waterkeeper already seeing high numbers of bad bacteria at usual hotspots
Mount Pleasant change in annexation rules could aid those with failing septic systems
June
James Island Creek Water Task Force to discuss funding opportunities to improve water quality
Industrial chemicals in Charleston Harbor taint fish — and those who eat them
July
Charleston Waterkeeper deems 9 areas unsafe for swimming due to high bacteria levels
Toxic waste to be removed from USS Yorktown
August
Environmental groups file lawsuit over proposed Cainhoy Peninsula housing development
Lawsuit Seeks To Protect Cainhoy Wetlands, Limit Development
Groups sue to challenge development Cainhoy Peninsula
Conservation groups file lawsuit over permit for proposed Cainhoy development
September
Heavy rain leads to sewer overflows in West Ashley, Charleston Water System says
Oil spills in ocean, on surfers at Folly Beach
Oil spill reported near Folly Beach Pier early Wednesday
October
Mt. Pleasant Waterworks planning to remove septic tanks from Shem Creek watershed
Safe? Bacterial levels generally high at these Charleston creeks, data show
Charleston Waterkeeper testing water quality after Ian
Shem Creek shrimpers help iconic trawler grounded on Myrtle Beach by Hurricane Ian
November
Charleston Waterkeeper shares 2022 water quality results
Local guides expand our understanding of Charleston history (featuring board member Tia Clark and mentioning Charleston Waterkeeper)
December
Leaking sewage a threat to SC coast; state agency isn’t doing its job, suit says
Editorial: State needs to assess cumulative impact of septic systems on the coast
Price tag for extending I-526 across Johns Island reduced slightly, to $2.2B
