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Oct

Coastal Squeeze: Sewer Systems

Advocacy, Education, Issues, News Article

Charleston’s bacteria pollution problems are not due to septic tanks alone. In August, Tropical Storm Debby caused untreated sewage to overflow from Charleston Water System’s Plum Island Treatment plant releasing 1 million gallons of wastewater containing fecal bacteria and pathogens into Charleston Harbor, where many of us fish, sail, and...

Sep

Coastal Squeeze: Septic Tanks

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Lauren Greenwood

Advocacy, Education, Issues, News Article, Press

The Charleston area has long struggled with bacteria pollution in its waterways. Now, our local communities and sewage infrastructure face a new threat: coastal squeeze. Coastal squeeze occurs when development moves closer and closer to the shoreline while rising sea levels encroach into coastal communities. This reduces the natural buffer...

Sep

Septic Tanks: A Hidden Menace

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Lauren Greenwood

Advocacy, Education, Issues, Uncategorized

Septic tanks are a hot topic in Charleston and other coastal communities because they pollute nearby creeks, rivers, and bays, especially in low lying areas experiencing the impacts of climate change. In our community, many local waterways often show unsafe levels of fecal bacteria from septic tanks, posing serious environmental...

Sep

INTERVIEW WITH DAVID HANCE

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Harriott Parker

Uncategorized

We caught up with, David Hance! HP: Why do you choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper? DH: I choose to support Charleston Waterkeeper because I spend a lot of time on the water and the activities I enjoy depend on healthy clean water. With more people moving to the Lowcountry every day, it’s...

Sep

Charleston’s Dirty History

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Lauren Greenwood

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...

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