Coastal Squeeze: Sewer Systems
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Charleston’s bacteria pollution problems are not due to septic tanks alone. In August, Tropical Storm Debby caused untreated sewage to overflow from... Read More
Coastal Squeeze: Septic Tanks
The Charleston area has long struggled with bacteria pollution in its waterways. Now, our local communities and sewage infrastructure face a new... Read More
Septic Tanks: A Hidden Menace
Septic tanks are a hot topic in Charleston and other coastal communities because they pollute nearby creeks, rivers, and bays, especially in... Read More
Charleston’s Dirty History
Charleston and its surrounding communities sit at the center of a unique estuarine ecosystem, shaped by four tidal rivers and the daily... Read More
March 2024 Keeper’s Report
The Post and Courier, Sunday March 3, 2024 Welcome to your March 2024 Keeper’s Report! If you’ve seen the Post and Courier... Read More
[Guest Post] Carolina Surf Film Festival
We caught up with the founders of the inaugural Carolina Surf Film Festival, Bo Edmunds, Chad Davis & Chuck Gainey, to chat about... Read More
Water Ball 2012- A Resounding Success
Water Ball 2012 Highlights from Charleston Waterkeeper on Vimeo. Two weeks ago, the Charleston community came together to celebrate its fundamental right... Read More
Permitted Discharger Audit
This past Tuesday the Post and Courier ran an article titled “Cooper River in Charleston Among Worst for Carcinogens.” The article states... Read More
River Respite
The Post and Courier ran a beautiful photograph by Wade Spees in today’s paper entitled, “River Respite.” Here’s what they had to... Read More
Industrial Scars – An Exhibit
We’re excited to share with you news about local Charleston native, J. Henry Fair. Over the past few years, Fair has been... Read More