News

May

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...

May

Our New Home (and a look at our old ones)

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Andrew Wunderley

Charleston Waterkeeper

For the past year, Charleston Waterkeeper has been fortunate to call Harleston Village its home. The amazing team at Schmitt Walker Architects took us in during a time when we would seek out any flat surface and an internet connection to get some work done. These past twelve months have...

May

Industrial Pollution – Serious Stuff

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Andrew Wunderley

Industrial Polluters, Issues

As you may recall, Charleston Waterkeeper has been hard at work reviewing over 100 permits that grant industries permission to legally discharge pollutants into Charleston’s waterways. We’re making great headway, and we’re finding some very interesting information. As we get further along in our findings, we will begin to publish the...

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