News

Jan

Since receiving a number of citizen tips regarding a suspicious discharge on the old naval-base in North Charleston, Charleston Waterkeeper has been following up on any leads that could provide more information about the situation. The Clean Water Act serves as the primary statute preventing illegal discharges into the waters...

Jan

Water Main Break…Aging Infrastructure?

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Andrew Wunderley

Issues

A water main broke on Queen Street last night around 10pm. Hank Weed and Mary Wutz of Queen Street Grocery reported the break to officials. Charleston Water Systems made repairs by noon the next day and had water running to residents shortly thereafter. Cold weather and aging infrastructure were likely...

Jan

Charleston Waterkeeper Responds to Suspicious Activity

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Andrew Wunderley

Industrial Polluters, Issues, Programs

On Sunday, Januray 11th, Charleston Waterkeeper received a citizen report of some suspicious activity on the banks of the Cooper River. Charleston Waterkeeper responded to the report and captured the following footage. We are not at this time claiming that there is any illegal activity associated with the pumping of...

Jan

Mt. Pleasant Town Council Tables Final Reading of Abandoned Watercraft Ordinance

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Andrew Wunderley

Issues

Mt. Pleasant Town Council will be giving the final reading of their Abandoned Watercraft ordinance at tonight’s town meeting. I will be updating the blog from the meeting to keep you all posted with any advancements…stay tuned. I have been told by a number of Mt. Pleasant staff members that...

Jan

Citizens Report on Oil Spill at Charleston Harbor Marina

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Andrew Wunderley

Issues, Port/Shipping Activity

On Monday, January 12, 2008 Charleston Waterkeeper received a call from a citizen reporting an oil slick by the docks of the Charleston Harbor Marina. The spill was reported and Coast Guard officials came out to investigate the pollution. At this time, Coast Guard has not released any specifics detailing...

Jan

Waterkeepers Return to Coal Ash Spill in TN

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Andrew Wunderley

Waterkeeper Alliance

Tennessee Aquarium, Appalachian State University and Watauga Riverkeeper staff members returned to the site of the recent coal ash spill in TN. The spill dumped 5.4 million cubic yards of coal combustion waste into the Emory River and severely damaged homes, infrastructure and wildlife. The below video was compiled by...

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