News

Jun

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...

Jun

Protesting the Switch to Digital?

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Andrew Wunderley

Issues, Recreational Activity

Last week all television channels in the United States made the switch from analog to digital broadcasts. Without a digital converter box, many older television sets became useless last Friday. What does this have to do with water quality in Charleston? Well…funny you should ask! This weekend while patrolling the...

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