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“People protect what they love.” – Jacques-Yves Cousteau Top 10 Ways You Can Protect Your Local Waterways 1: Abandon Single-Use Plastics! Did you know that the acts of using single-use plastic bags, purchasing a case of plastic water bottles and sipping out of a plastic straw, all contribute to the... Read More

We caught up with Creek Watcher Bob Jontos HP: Why do you choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper? BJ: Supporting Charleston Waterkeeper allows me to help protect water quality and is a natural offshoot of my former career as a Professional Wetland Scientist. It also allows me the opportunity to give back... Read More

The Keeper’s Report June 2021 Welcome to your June 2021 Keeper’s Report in an all new format but still with all the latest action for clean water right here in your waterways! Clearing the Nurdle Hurdle is a team sport. But, don’t take our word for it, check out the... Read More

We caught up with volunteer, supporter, and Creek Watcher Mike Marcell Date: June 9, 2021 Time: 11:30am (just after returning from the weekly morning sample run!) Location: Charleston Waterkeeper HQ HP: Why do you choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper? MM: I’ve managed to be on the water most of my... Read More

  What a year already! Are we right!? And now, just like the humidity your Keeper’s Report is back (hopefully it’s more welcome than the humidity). We’re dropping all the latest news and action in the fight for clean water. That’s good because if you’re anything at all like us,... Read More

January Post & Courier A proposal to split DHEC gains steam, some worry about damaging environmental protection ABC News 4 Wastewater at toxic superfund site treated and discharged into sewage system, developer says February Post & Courier Saltwater bodies like Shem Creek must meet stricter bacteria standards with new regulation... Read More