2024 Press Round Up
January:
Flood risks rise as federal wetlands protections disappear. SC needs help, senators told
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article284318173.html
February:
Septic tank lawsuit outcome still unknown while permits continue to be issued
Commentary: DHEC must pause septic tank permitting in SC coastal counties
What does the Lowcountry Oyster Festival do with 50K pounds of shells? Meet the SCORE team
Lowcounty Oyster Festival to recycle shells for cleaner waterways under SCORE program
How stronger storms and hotter weather could impact South Carolina’s oysters
Charleston’s sewers sometimes overflow. Now the issue is likely heading to court
Charleston Water System threatened with lawsuit over sewage overflow problems
Watchdog threatens lawsuit against Charleston Water System over sewage issue
Charleston Waterkeeper could file lawsuit against Charleston Water System over sewage overflow
March:
Microplastic permeates Charleston’s waters. Much about the pollutant is a mystery.
Failing septic tanks are polluting the SC coast. Thousands more are going in the ground.
January:
Flood risks rise as federal wetlands protections disappear. SC needs help, senators told
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article284318173.html
February:
Septic tank lawsuit outcome still unknown while permits continue to be issued
Commentary: DHEC must pause septic tank permitting in SC coastal counties
What does the Lowcountry Oyster Festival do with 50K pounds of shells? Meet the SCORE team
Lowcounty Oyster Festival to recycle shells for cleaner waterways under SCORE program
How stronger storms and hotter weather could impact South Carolina’s oysters
Charleston’s sewers sometimes overflow. Now the issue is likely heading to court
Charleston Water System threatened with lawsuit over sewage overflow problems
Watchdog threatens lawsuit against Charleston Water System over sewage issue
Charleston Waterkeeper could file lawsuit against Charleston Water System over sewage overflow
March:
Microplastic permeates Charleston’s waters. Much about the pollutant is a mystery (with Britney)
Charleston Waterkeeper pioneering microplastic community research (with Britney)
Rising Waters Q&A: There’s microplastic everywhere. What can you do about it?
Failing septic tanks are polluting the SC coast. Thousands more are going in the ground.
Editorial: DHEC must act decisively on septic tanks along the SC coast
Editorial: James Island Creek is polluted and SC law means it might stay that way for a while
America: The Land We Live In (featuring board member Tia Clark)
https://www.pbs.org/show/america-the-land-we-live-in
America: The Land We Live In Extras (featuring board member Tia Clark and Andrew)
https://america-the-land-we-live-in.pbs.org
The wild and the water
https://bittersoutherner.com/sponsored/selc/the-wild-and-the-water-cainhoy-peninsula-charleston
April:
Nearly 10k gallons of wastewater spilled into Charleston Harbor
https://www.live5news.com/2024/04/04/nearly-10k-gallons-wastewater-spilled-into-charleston-harbor
“People should be told:” No SC advisories years after chemicals found in seafood
Heavy rain and rising sea levels are sending sewage into some Charleston streets and ponds
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/07042024/charleston-south-carolina-sewage-overflow/
Lowcountry officials react to new limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water
New EPA water quality mandate will mean higher water bills in the Lowcountry
State agency, nonprofit need help at oyster shell recycling event (featuring Cheryl)
https://www.live5news.com/2024/04/16/state-agency-nonprofit-partner-speed-up-oyster-shell-recycling
Residents of historic Black neighborhood hope restoration effort can save their salt marsh
Charleston Waterkeeper to hold first ever “trash tournament” (featuring Harriott)
Dorchester septic tank pollution flows downhill and has spewed through one neighborhood for years
May:
Charleston Waterkeeper begins testing ahead of summer water activities (featuring Cheryl)
Toxic “garbage juice” transports navigate narrow roads, tight traffic on Johns Island
Rising Waters Plague Septic Tanks, Threatening Pollution and Health Risks
June:
James Island Creek Sewer Expansion Project Remains Stagnant
Lawsuits Targeting Plastic Pellets Pollution Pile Up as Frustrated Citizens and States Seek Accountability.
Bailey: With Rebellion in their DNA, James Islanders Just Say No
July:
Part of State Budget to Benefit James Island Sewer Project
https://www.live5news.com/2024/07/09/part-state-budget-benefit-james-island-sewer-project
Local Lawmakers Working to Clean Up Toxic Water in James Island Creek
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-lawmakers-working-to-clean-up-toxic-water-in-james-island-creek
Storms and Water Quality: Staying Safe While You Swim This Summer
https://www.live5news.com/2024/07/09/storms-water-quality-staying-safe-while-you-swim-this-summer
August:
Tropical Storm Debby continues to impact Lowcountry water quality
Impact of Tropical Storm Debby on water quality: elevated bacteria levels across multiple sites
Sewage overflow worsens for West Ashley neighbors after Tropical Storm Debby
Poop water on the rise as Debby causes leak at Charleston sewage treatment plant
Charleston exhales after “really close call” with dangerous flooding
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/weather/charleston-flooding-debby.html
What do Charleston and Paris have in common? Poop-filled bodies of water.
The Water Front: Meet the advocates making Charleston’s aquatic environment happier, healthier, and more equitable
September:
Water quality tests in Debby’s aftermath raise post-storm safety worries
October:
Microplastics pose hidden threat in Charleston waterways
Charleston Waterkeeper kicks off shellfish harvesting season with oyster recycling event
Storms spike water bacteria, but levels otherwise stable
https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2024/10/03/storms-spike-water-bacteria-but-levels-otherwise-stable/
November:
Water quality report tracks persisting bacteria hotspots
https://www.live5news.com/2024/11/01/water-quality-report-tracks-persisting-bacteria-hotspots
Regulators do little as tons of toxins dumped into waterways, report says
Cainhoy peninsula is Charleston’s future. Can development be balanced with conservation?
Regulators do little as tons of toxins dumped into waterways, report says
December:
Unmanaged septic tanks are a public health threat. Can a Lowcountry utility company fix the problem?
