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ater. It makes up

around 70 percent of our

body. Doctors recommend

drinking at least eight

glasses a day. And for folks

in the Lowcountry, it acts

as a source of constant

entertainment. Whether taking the kayak out for a spin

around Carolina tributaries or

jumping in the Atlantic while

visiting Sullivan’s, our waterways take on the role of refuge,

friend and undeniable refresher.

One local organization is making sure the H2O stays

at the quality it should in order to ensure ourselves and fu-

ture generations many more days of carefree splashing and

soaking. Since forming in 2008, Charleston Waterkeeper

has created a ripple effect, influencing others to take ac-

tion when needed. From hosting beach cleanups to doing

weekly testing, they make sure our water is swimmable,

drinkable and fishable.

“I’ve always been drawn to the water. Whether swim-

ming, surfing, paddling or just mucking around in the

pluff mud – it’s always just felt like where I should be and

what I should be doing,” said Andrew Wunderley, who is

CharlestonWaterkeeper

Creating a

Ripple Effect

By Kalene Mccort

Photos Courtesy of Andrew Wunderley.