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These last 12 months have been some of the most active and exciting in my 15 years at Charleston Waterkeeper. I’ve spent a lot of time on the water, but we’ve also invested in a new community-science lab, launched the Stono River Project, and welcomed two new team members that deepen Charleston...

Aug

INTERVIEW WITH GUINN WALLOVER

Guinn Wallover is the Water Quality & Environmental Program Specialist at Mount Pleasant Waterworks. Why do you choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper? How did you get started with us? We (Mount Pleasant Waterworks) share a mission with Charleston Waterkeeper to help protect clean water and public health in our community....

Jun

INTERVIEW WITH DARBY REED

Darby Reed is the Volunteer and Events Coordinator at Keep Charleston Beautiful and an amazing partner and member of our community! Why do you choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper? How did you get started with us? Charleston is a coastal community, meaning that water is central to our lives. Water...

Jun

Stop polluting nurdles or face legal action

Last week, we sent a letter explaining our intent to pursue legal action in federal court against three industrial facilities and South Carolina Ports Authority officials for polluting your waterways with plastic pellets. Evidence collected over the past six years reveals the Cooper River is a major hotspot for plastic pellet pollution....

May

INTERVIEW WITH NAYELI LARA

Why do you choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper? How did you get started with us? I volunteered with prairie conservation in my hometown in the Chicago suburbs, so I was looking for something similar when I moved here. Charleston Waterkeeper does a great job planning so many volunteer events throughout...

Apr

INTERVIEW WITH MATT WILLIAMS