Author Archives: Mary Edna

Creek Action Alert

By Mary Edna | Published: February 11, 2020
As an environmental activist artist, I urge you to share this Delete Apathy post. James Island Creek and Shem Creek are tidal creeks no longer safe for swimming and the Charleston Waterkeeper with Coastal Conservation League are working diligently to change this reality with the help of concerned citizens. Waterways belong to the public and […]
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Monitoring Pollution in James Island Creek

By Mary Edna | Published: May 17, 2019
In 2012 I started getting sick when I swam in James Island Creek. After visiting every local group, Charleston Waterkeeper came to the rescue and began its program of monitoring the water off our dock. Years of sampling data and advocacy now has a TDML (total maximum daily load) goal set by DHEC to reduce […]
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“Lines of Light Mark Inevitably Sea Level Rise”

By Mary Edna | Published: March 6, 2019
“At high tide, three synchronized lines of light activate in the outer hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. Lines by Finnish artists Pekka Niittyvirta and Timo Aho wrap around two structures and along the base of a mountain landscape. Everything below these lines of light will one day be underwater….” Read the full article […]
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