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Sep

Charleston’s Dirty History

Advocacy, Blog, Education, Issues, News Article

Charleston and its surrounding communities sit at the center of a unique estuarine ecosystem, shaped by four tidal rivers and the daily rhythm of the tide. Our creeks and marshes are home to skimmers, pelicans, dolphins, redfish, oysters, and shrimp. We can fish, swim, and paddle just minutes from where...

Aug

INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT “DOC” VARN

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Harriott Parker

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We caught up with historian and artist, Doc! HP: Why do you choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper? SV: Our mission with PAPA is to support key partners that are doing the critical conservation work. Across the country, we were always looking for those hard-working organizations that are protecting our water for their...

Jul

Preservation Through Art – Charleston

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Andrew Wunderley

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“Preservation Through Art – Charleston” Exhibition July 19th – September 8th Preserving A Picturesque America is excited to bring its “Preservation Through Art” experience to Charleston and is delighted to feature the Charleston Waterkeeper as a community partner to support their amazing work protecting the Ashley River and other waterways...

Jul

INTERVIEW WITH LAUREN GREENWOOD

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Harriott Parker

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We caught up with the Communications guru, Lauren Greenwood! HP: Why do you choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper? LG: I love CWK because we are a team that works hard to protect our local ecosystems and fights for clean water now and for future generations! CWK does a great job of bringing...

Jul

Deep in the Pluff Mud: Tidal Creek Excavation with SCDNR SCORE

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Lauren Greenwood

Blog, Charleston Waterkeeper, Education, Outreach, Programs

Have you ever ended up waist deep in the pluff mud? Intentionally? Our partners, the South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) team at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and a group of volunteers spent three days in April 2024 moving pluff mud to help restore water...

Jul

Restoring your Marshes with SCDNR SCORE

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Lauren Greenwood

Education, Programs, Take Action, Uncategorized

The smell of the pluff mud and the scenic views of our marshes are not only iconic to South Carolina’s coastal landscape, but our salt marshes play an vital role in keeping your waterways clean by filtering and trapping sediments and pollutants, preventing erosion, providing a buffer against storms, and...

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