Tag: Ecology

  • A wooden fence with the signage "West Ashley Greenway" with wild green shrubbery in the background.

    March 25, 2022
    The West Ashley Greenway accommodates walkers, joggers, cyclists, and naturalists through more than ten miles of linear park, connecting a…
  • FEMA flood zone map showing X, AE, and VE on Sullivan's Island.

    August 12, 2020
    Updated flood zone maps for Charleston County will take effect in January 20211. The maps are based on more accurate…
  • The lavender-blue flowers of American wisteria.

    March 11, 2020
    Non-native invasive plants have taken up residence across our landscape and have proven to be very difficult to control in…
  • Satellite image of Hurricane Hugo making landfall at Charleston in September 1989

    September 18, 2019
    Charleston became stronger after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 by improving its building codes, ecosystems, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and economic diversity.…
  • A flooded street in downtown Charleston with stormwater flowing into a drain, with the steeple of St. Philips Church in the background

    February 22, 2018
    Charleston combats tidal flooding by installing check valves in stormwater drains, effectively reducing street flooding during high tides. Early results…
  • Bryan McElveen and his husband Adam dressed in winter attire with a snowy backdrop behind them.

    January 10, 2018
    There is truth to the concern that because a Charleston snow to this degree is so rare, the combination of…
  • A boy in the fountain at Waterfront Park

    June 24, 2014
    The sources and quality of the drinking water in and around Charleston, addressing pollution and treatment.
  • Recycling Christas trees through a big, green wood-chipper vehicle

    December 26, 2013
    Once the ornaments are tucked away and the lights rolled up, decide what to do with your tree. If you…