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
Deep in the Pluff Mud: Tidal Creek Excavation with SCDNR SCORE
Have you ever ended up waist deep in the pluff mud? Intentionally? Our partners, the South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE)... Read More
Restoring your Marshes with SCDNR SCORE
The smell of the pluff mud and the scenic views of our marshes are not only iconic to South Carolina’s coastal landscape,... Read More
Oyster Reef Restoration with SCDNR SCORE
What do you do with your oyster shells? Do you love eating oysters? Lowcountry locals love to spend their weekends at oyster... Read More
Kea Payton on Microplastics
You may remember meeting Kea Payton a few years ago when she first started going out with us to grab samples. Fast... Read More
SCMEA 2015: Watershed Moments
On October 23, 2015, Charleston Waterkeeper’s Staff Scientist travelled to Greenville, SC, to attend the 2015 South Carolina Marine Educators Association (SCMEA)’s... Read More
CofC Study Abroad Group Meets Yamuna Waterkeepers in India
Charleston Waterkeeper is pleased to present this guest blog post by Dr. Vijay Vulava of the College of Charleston. Dr. Vulava is... Read More