The Ashley Cooper Stormwater Education Consortium is a partnership between communities (MS4s), universities, agencies and non-profits working together to implement a regional, watershed-scale stormwater runoff education strategy in the Charleston urbanized area. The effort was spearheaded in the Charleston region by Clemson University’s Carolina Clear Program and is modeled after the Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium.
The ACSEC website is a hub to learn more about what we do, why protecting water resources is so important, when and where events are being held, and how to get involved in your community. Please contact us with questions or comments, or if you would like to schedule an event or program for your group or organization. We are here to help everyone learn how to “Get on your good foot” and reduce your water pollution footprint!
Announcements:
“Did you know…” Charleston County recycles yard wastes and produces about 23,000 tons of compost per year! You can buy compost from the Bees Ferry landfill for $10/ton. Compost is a great addition to your soil, and helps water quality by improving nutrient availability and moisture capacity - limiting the need for fertilizers and irrigation.
Past Events:
The Ashley Cooper Stormwater Education Consortium sponsored the Water Walk at the 2009 Charleston Harbor Fest held June 26-29 at the Charleston Maritime Center. The Education Village provided plenty of information on why it is everyone's responsibility to keep surface waters free of pollution.
Community News:
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City of Charleston, Keep Charleston Beautiful "Pick Up After Your Pet" Program: For more information about this program or to sponsor a dog bag dispenser and/or to purchase a sign please contact the city office at 579-7501.
- Charleston County Recycling can help you compost at home in a way that is easy and very clean! The Solar Cone Composter is a very easy and clean way to compost. Charleston County Recycling has some composters in stock and is selling them for a discounted price of $89.23 each. Visit www.solarcone.net to find out more, or call Charleston County Recycling at (843) 720-7111. Start composting today!
Page maintained by: David Joyner, djoyner@clemson.edu