News

Oct

Charleston WATERKEEPER depends on citizen involvement to combat the pollution and contamination of our waterways. We want you to feel comfortable and secure in coming to us whenever you see something that’s just not right. Soon enough, we will have a dedicated phone number that will serve as a hotline,...

Oct

Post and Courier Gets the Scoop on Toxic Ash

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Andrew Wunderley

Advocacy, Issues

Charleston Waterkeeper isn’t the only watchdog “looking over the Lowcountry.” The Post and Courier, the oldest newspaper in the south, regularly publishes investigative articles exposing issues facing Charleston and the rest of the Lowcountry. This week, The Post and Courier‘s “Watchdog” section dug deep to publish a series of stories...

Oct

Become a Member Today

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Andrew Wunderley

Support

Charleston Waterkeeper has launched its first membership campaign today. The waterways are the backbone to Charleston’s history, its culture, its economy, its environment, and its livelihood; protecting them is not a question, it is an absolute necessity. By taking pride, by taking responsibility, and by taking action to protect and...

Oct

NASA Climatologist to Visit College of Charleston

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Andrew Wunderley

Events

This Friday (October 24th) at 2:30p.m., NASA’s lead climatologist, Dr. James Hansen, is set to visit the College of Charleston to endorse student efforts to create a clean energy future. Hansen heads NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies. He is most recognized for his groundbreaking testimony on climate change before...

Oct

DHEC to Hear Comments Regarding the Proposed Coal-Fired Power Plant

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Andrew Wunderley

Events, Issues

On Thursday, October 23 the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will hold a public hearing allowing interested persons the opportunity to express concerns and comments regarding Santee Cooper’s plans to build a new coal-fired power plant near Kingsburg, South Carolina. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m....

Oct

Charleston Waterkeeper Sets Up Office

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Andrew Wunderley

Charleston Waterkeeper

Every successful organization must have its humble beginnings, right? We couldn’t agree more! Just shy of 50 square feet, Charleston Waterkeeper’s home office has just been launched in downtown Charleston. Located within walking distance to the water, local coffee shops, and meeting spots, the office has already served as a...

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