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Jul

About a month ago, I was leaving the Harris Teeter parking lot and noticed an unusual sight: water on the road. This, of course, is not uncommon to see during summer months; however, considering we were in a month-long drought, it was. I soon realized that the water was coming...

Jun

Join Us Next Thursday – Art for Charity

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Andrew Wunderley

Events

Our friends at Michael Mitchell Gallery are hosting their second annual Art for Charity event this summer. Art for Charity features various mediums of original work from more than 30 regional artists with proceeds from sold artwork benefiting six local non-profit organizations. Guess what?! We’re one of those charities! On June 16th...

May

We’re Hiring!

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Andrew Wunderley

Charleston Waterkeeper

Over the past two and a half years, we’ve slowly grown from an idea to a reality. This growth wouldn’t have been possible without an overwhelming amount of time and energy spent by countless individuals dedicated to protecting our right to clean water. As we develop as an organization, the...

May

Oakbrook Elementary – A Class of Water Warriors

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Andrew Wunderley

Education

Yesterday, I had the great privilege to spend the morning with my sister’s 4th grade class at Oakbrook Elementary School in Ladson. One might suspect that as an organization dedicated to protecting the Charleston Harbor watershed, Charleston Waterkeeper’s efforts are limited to areas adjacent to the actual harbor. However, as we all...

May

Water Ball Provides Thundering Support

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Andrew Wunderley

Events

Last month, amidst an afternoon thunderstorm that drenched the majority of our vendors and volunteers, Charleston Waterkeeper held the second annual Water Ball. Charlestonians of all ages and backgrounds arrived at the South Carolina Aquarium to help celebrate our fundamental right to clean water. Entropy Ensemble’s dynamic jazz trio welcomed...

May

Combined Sewer Overflows

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Andrew Wunderley

Waterkeeper Alliance

Our colleagues in New York, Riverkeeper, were recently featured in a Wall Street Journal story about combined sewer overflows (CSO). The issue relates to the release of stormwater and raw sewage into our nation’s creeks, rivers, and waterways during heavy rains. Many cities with newer infrastructure do not have such...

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