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This is sewer overflow. It’s leaking raw sewage into your salt marsh. Overflows happen when there’s a backup or during heavy rains and floods. If you see something like this report it to the nearest sewer authority ASAP. They should respond, take action to contain it, and notify nearby homes...

Sep

September 2022 Keeper’s Report

Welcome to your September 2022 Keeper’s Report! Excitement is brewing at Charleston Waterkeeper as we prepare for our largest and most fun fundraiser of the year. If you haven’t already heard, we’ve got an unbelievable lineup of bands, beer, food, sponsors, and raffle prizes and the Early Bird Tickets are on sale...

Aug

August 2022 Keeper’s Report

Welcome to your August 2022 Keeper’s Report! It has been an incredibly active month with so much to report, but first we have a very exciting announcement! REVEL ON THE RIVER is set for November 5th at Freehouse Brewery from 1-5pm and the Early Bird Tickets are on sale now and Revel Partnerships are open! Revel...

Jul

Contaminant Monitoring

Charleston Waterkeeper, NOAA begin pilot study that tests local waters for contaminants By Caroline Balchunas ABC News 4 February 17, 2021 CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — There’s a lot of things lurking in our waterways, but now, there’s a new effort to uncover the unknown using a simple method—a wristband. The...

Jul

Pathogen Census Study