Water Quality

Sea Pines residents explore options for waterways.

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Bluffton Today veteran reporter Frank Morris has a comprehensive story about the Town of Bluffton's new efforts to get people to care for and clean up the May River.

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The Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling has scheduled a special electronics goods collection and document shredding Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6.

The event was planned as a convenience to citizens after the state made it illegal to dump electronics in the landfill. Residents are encouraged to bring their broken computers, televisions, and other electronic appliances for disposal. Secure shredding of personal and tax documents will also be provided at this event.

(Editor's note: The following media advisory was issued by the Town Of Bluffton, S.C.)

The May River's problems -- from water pollution to oyster bed closures – are often in the news these days. What you aren't hearing about are the solutions. The Town of Bluffton, in partnership with surrounding Beaufort County, has started an environmental awareness initiative, called "Neighbors for Clean Water."

(Editor's note: The following is from the Town of Bluffton.)

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Island Packet reporter Allison Stice has a story, photos and video about new efforts to monitor Lowcountry dolphins.

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Members of the S.C. Drought Response Committee, meeting via teleconference on July 14, upgraded Lancaster, Kershaw, Lexington and Richland counties to moderate drought status. Horry and Marion counties were upgraded to severe drought status. The committee's decision to maintain or upgrade was driven by continuing concern over agricultural impacts, low stream flows and increased forest fire activity. Sporadic and localized rainfall has not mitigated the ongoing drought status throughout the state.

Ken Griffin of Florida has been hired to replace retiring Dean Moss at the Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority.

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The Gulf Coast is still feeling the effects of last summer's huge oil spill.

Read the McClatchy News Service story via The State here.

Some members of Congress want to limit the government's ability to protect the environment, claiming loser rules would boost the economy.

Read the McClatchy News Service story via The State here.