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Issues

This page explains how the issues pertain to the Lowcountry water quality and general overview of topics.

Related News in Issues

Bluffton launches social network for May River

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.

Read the Bluffton Today story here.

Beaufort County offers electronics recycling, shredding

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.

Bluffton launches initiatives to clean up the May River

(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."

Some common sense tips for taking Fido to the beach

Taking your dog to the beach or sandbar can be fun for your pet, but the wild creatures that live there deserve some respect.

Read the Associated Press story via Bluffton Today here.

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Battle royal brews in D.C. over politics and the environment

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.

Beaufot County, Bluffton move toward stormwater accord

Work to coordinate how city, town and county governments regulate stormwater runoff move a step closer to reality.

Read the Bluffton Today story here.

Building on the coast to cost taxpayers

Despite official policies to retreat from the shoreline, many in South Carolina continue to build big houses on the water.

Read the story from The State newspaper via the Island Packet here.

May River sandbar + dog poop = bad

Revelers who let their dogs do their duty at the popular May River sandbar could be ruining a good thing for everyone.

Read the Island Packet story here.

Protecting rivers is your job

An editorial in the Island Packet places responsibility for protecting the May River in Bluffton on all of us.

Read the Island Packet opinion piece here.

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