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“We’re advocating for a community-based watershed
action plan designed to clean up and protect Shem Creek,”
said Wunderley. “The plan will identify pollution sources
and implement strategies to restore the creek’s water qual-
ity for recreational use.”
Wunderley is constantly in awe of the support he
receives from neighbors determined to make a difference.
Since the inception of Charleston Waterkeeper, folks have
been quick to keep the nonprofit afloat by offering an
extra set of hands and even donations of boats to use in
the field.
“Our volunteers and supporters are a constant source of
inspiration. It’s tremendously rewarding when local folks
give their hard-earned time and resources to do good for
our local waterways,” said Wunderley. “The capacity of our
community to come together to solve problems shouldn’t
ever be underestimated. It’s just great to see local folks get
their hands dirty and feet wet protecting and restoring
their favorite tidal creek or river.”
“Learn about your local tidal creek or river. Under-
stand its history. Paddle it. Clean it up. Swim in it. Fish
it. Find out where you can harvest oysters. To know your
local creek is to love it. To love it is to protect it,” said
Wunderley. “Get engaged. Get involved. Volunteer for a
clean up. Get dirty. Help build a new oyster reef. The rest
will fall in place.”
When we all work for the greater good of our environment,
there’s nowhere to go but upstream. To find out how you can
get involved, log on to www. .
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