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  All the work you see here is empowered by our community and supporters just like you. Join the fight for clean water today: CharlestonWaterkeeper.org/give   January SC wetlands—prized for habitat and flood buffer—lose protection under Trump water rule https://www.postandcourier.com/news/sc-wetlands-prized-for-habitat-and-flood-buffer-lose-protection/article_e8b1b568-15e7-11e9-9f73-fb66dc7843a5.html April  Charleston Waterkeeper testing for fecal bacteria in local waterways... Read More

Two! And, it’s better than one! That’s why we have two fun ways for you to stand up and show up for clean water this Giving Tuesday: Our friends at Free Fly make some great gear for on and off water. Today you can take 20% off your purchase with... Read More

Dirty nurdles, sewer geysers, and water quality standards Welcome to your September 2019 Keeper’s Report! It’s been a busy several months here Charleston Waterkeeper and we’ve got a lot share. This month’s report links together a sewer geyser on James Island, little plastic pellets called nurdles on Sullivan’s Island, a better set of water quality standards... Read More

In late 2017, Charleston Waterkeeper initiated a project to engage citizens in monitoring their local tidal creeks and rivers. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) offers an Adopt-A-Stream program for inland folks, but nothing for us here on the coast. Charleston Waterkeeper changed that. One year ago,... Read More

Petition Aims to Improve SC Recreational Water Quality Standards  Charleston Waterkeeper seeks to amend outdated recreational saltwater quality guidelines to speed cleanup of waterbodies impaired by high bacteria levels and better protect public health. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 — Today, Charleston Waterkeeper urged South Carolina regulators to implement a more stringent bacteria standard... Read More

Mayors, Instagram Influencers, and Fake Plastic Trees Welcome to your April 2019 Keeper’s Report from your Charleston Waterkeeper! This month we weave together a few local mayors, an Instagram influencer or two, and Radiohead’s Fake Plastic Trees. And, we do it all for clean water. Read on to find out how... Read More