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Guest post from Nicole Schanke of the DiTullio lab at the College of Charleston The DiTullio lab at the College of Charleston partnered with Charleston Waterkeeper during their 2021 sampling season. The goal of this collaboration was to investigate the phytoplankton community within the Charleston Harbor area and the various... Read More

January A proposal to split DHEC gains steam, some worry about damaging environmental protection https://www.postandcourier.com/news/as-proposal-to-split-dhec-gains-steam-some-worry-about-damaging-environmental-protection/article_3437996e-55b8-11eb-9147-57a39d50dfc7.html Wastewater at toxic superfund site treated and discharged into sewage system, developer says https://abcnews4.com/news/local/wastewater-at-toxic-superfund-site-treated-discharged-into-sewage-system-developer-says February Saltwater bodies like Shem Creek must meet stricter bacteria standards with new regulation https://www.postandcourier.com/news/saltwater-bodies-like-shem-creek-must-meet-stricter-bacteria-standards-with-new-regulation/article_08053472-672f-11eb-a3bb-838513017b3f.html Charleston Waterkeeper, NOAA begin pilot study... Read More

Creek Watchers Annual Report Cards The Creek Watchers program aims to expand the collection of ambient surface water quality data and engage local citizens in the process of monitoring their waterways. Creek Watchers serve as Charleston Waterkeeper’s eyes and ears on the water, helping to expand the geographic reach of... Read More

  Website: Be Septic Safe-Frequently Asked Questions (includes a place to sign up for reminders on when to service your tank). https://www.clemson.edu/extension/water/be-septic-safe.html Website: Living Shorelines https://www.clemson.edu/extension/living-shorelines/index.html Course: Salt Marsh Short Course (Free course funded by NOAA and constructed by DNR, SC SeaGrant and Clemson). https://www.clemson.edu/extension/living-shorelines/training-education/index.html Factsheet: “Life Along the Salt... Read More