News

Jun

This week, Charleston Waterkeeper is at the 11th Annual Waterkeeper Alliance Conference in New York! Nearly 200 Waterkeepers from 19 countries convened at the SUNY Maritime Campus in the Bronx to plan for another year of protecting our global water supplies. This year’s theme was global warming. Thanks to a...

Jun

Oil Spill on Downtown Street

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Andrew Wunderley

Issues, Stormwater Runoff

On June 15, 2009 a vehicle heading north on Ashley Avenue spilled what appeared to be hydraulic fluid all over the street. The spill stretched a distance of three blocks, from the intersection of Bee St. and Ashley Ave. to the intersection of Spring St. and Ashley Ave. The Department...

Jun

Whale Dies After Swallowing Trash Bag

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Andrew Wunderley

Issues, Recreational Activity

Earlier this week two pygmy sperm whales (a mother and a female calf) were found stranded in the surf off of Sullivan’s Island. Attempts were made to push the animals back to sea; however, these efforts failed, and the two whales were eventually brought to shore. A black plastic garbage...

Jun

We Have our 100th Member!

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Andrew Wunderley

Programs

On September 16, 2008 Charleston Waterkeeper was approved to become the newest member of the Waterkeeper Alliance. Here we are 9 months later, growing stronger and stronger with every passing day! What is the reason for our continued momentum? That’s simple. It’s you, the community! For the past 9 months,...

Jun

“Keeper of the water”

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Andrew Wunderley

Support

The Post and Courier featured a story about Charleston Waterkeeper in today’s paper. To check it out, click here. A big thank you to David Quick for writing the article.

Jun

Come Sailing this Weekend

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Andrew Wunderley

Events

Come celebrate the beauty of Charleston’s waterways and help protect them at the same time. On the evening of the Summer Solstice, June 21st, join us for a sunset cruise/flotilla on Charleston Harbor. Enjoy barbeque on the docks of Charleston Harbor Marina (6pm) before hopping on one of the sailboats...

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