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Feb

You’ve got to love the advancement of technology. This weekend at the Green Living Festival I was able to take this picture, update our status on twitter and facebook, and monitor the outside temperature as it reached 70 degrees, all from my cell phone. That being said, the weekend was...

Feb

Take PRIDE. Take RESPONSIBILITY. Take ACTION.

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Andrew Wunderley

Programs

Charleston Waterkeeper’s motto is pretty cut and dry. We are motivated by the fundamental philosophy that our waterways are public, and that they have been given to us in trust that we, the public, will watch over and protect these natural resources. It is too easy to dismiss a problem...

Feb

South Carolina’s 2nd Annual Green Living Festival This Weekend

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Andrew Wunderley

Events

Natural Awakenings magazine is hosting their 2nd Annual Green Living Festival this weekend. The two-day event is scheduled to offer you “resources, information and inspiration for a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle for you, your family and your pets.” Exhibitors and speakers will be presenting on topics ranging from sustainable...

Feb

Watch Maroon Go Green

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Andrew Wunderley

Advocacy

Homecoming 2009 at the College of Charleston has just finished up. This year’s theme, “Watch Maroon Go Green.” Students and faculty made a point to make this year’s homecoming as environmentally friendly as possible. One such way the College showed their commitment was to host a Sustainability Green Fair. The...

Feb

Biodiesel Spill in Dewees Inlet

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Andrew Wunderley

Industrial Polluters, Issues

On January 29, workers delivering a tank of biodiesel to Dewees Island accidentally spilled the fuel into the nearby waterways. Kim Knight, the Dewees Island Manager, took immediate and responsible action after witnessing the spill. A letter distributed to Dewees Island residents is quoted below: Dear Dewees Property Owners, There...

Jan

Patrol Boat Donated!

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Andrew Wunderley

Support

We’ve got some real exciting news…Charleston Waterkeeper has received an incredible donation…a BOAT! Brian and Martha Criscuolo of James Island have generously donated their family boat to Charleston Waterkeeper. Spending the greater part of its life in the colder waters of Connecticut, this classic 1987 Starcraft will now act as...

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