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Santee riverkeeper named

Riverkeeper — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:59:19 GMT

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Santee riverkeeper named

Mark Bruce has been named Santee riverkeeper by the Waterkeeper Alliance. Bruce, 41, is a Clarendon County resident and USC graduate, who grew up around Lake Marion, one of the reservoirs along the Santee River. Bruce said he will work to protect the water quality of the river and its lakes. The river extends from just south of Congaree National Park to a delta between Georgetown and Charleston.

“I believe Mr. Bruce will be a progressive leader for conservation and water quality preservation in the region,” said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chairman of the Waterkeeper Alliance.

The Santee was once one of the state’s most powerful rivers, but the construction of lakes Marion and Moultrie in the 1940s has reduced its flow. The conservation group American Rivers named the Santee one of the country’s most endangered rivers in a report four years ago.

Santee riverkeeper named

Riverkeeper — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:58:41 GMT

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“I believe Mr. Bruce will be a progressive leader for conservation and water quality preservation in the region,” said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chairman of the Waterkeeper Alliance.

SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:58:13 GMT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 19, 2009

Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org

SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

North Santee, SC - With South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's (DHEC) decision to grant Santee Cooper an air permit to operate a planned coal-fired generating plant near Florence is a sure sign the board is not taking a holistic view of a plant's impact on the local environment and especially the impact of the plant emitting millions of tons of Carbon dioxide into the atmosphere of which is believed to be the major contributor of Green House Gases. Mark Bruce, Santee Riverkeeper said, "We must think more about the long term ramifications of the operation of these coal fired plants. All in all, Santee Cooper is good at burning coal. That's what they know how to do. They have blueprints for the construction of the plants. I suggest they start thinking outside of the box and take a leadership role not only locally but nationally to seek alternative methods. I humbly suggest that they seek other alternative means of producing cleaner electricity. The Santee River Basin contains at least three coal fired plants: Cross, Jefferies, and Wateree. The damaging effects of these plants not only include carbon dioxide emissions but also include copper, mercury, and arsenic, to name a few. Mercury bio-accumulates within the fish here in the Santee River Basin as a direct result of the operation of coal-fired plants; and people from what I've heard just don't eat the fish anymore. Most of the lower part of the state and some parts of the upper part of the state have already exceeded the total maximum daily loads (TMDL's) for some if not all monitored toxic substances related to power plant emissions. Fish consumption advisories due to mercury dot the South Carolina landscape in red on the reports issued by DHEC itself. The writing is on the wall and right now it's a political one when it should be one of environmental consciousness.

For more information, visit http://wewantthetruth.org call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org

SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:57:15 GMT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 19, 2009

Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org

SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

For more information, visit http://wewantthetruth.org call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org

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SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:11:16 GMT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 19, 2009

Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org

SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

For more information, visit http://wewantthetruth.org call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org

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SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:09:38 GMT

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy<o:p></o:p>

For more information, visit http://wewantthetruth.org call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.<o:p></o:p>

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

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SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:07:31 GMT

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy<o:p></o:p>

For more information, visit http://wewantthetruth.org call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.<o:p></o:p>

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

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SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:06:56 GMT

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

SCDHEC Decision Makers - Not Online With Clean Energy<o:p></o:p>

For more information, visit http://wewantthetruth.org call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.<o:p></o:p>

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

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Mark C. Bruce named Santee RIVERKEEPER®

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:16:17 GMT

Current revision posted to Press by Riverkeeper on 2/18/2009 12:16:17 AM

Mark C. Bruce named Santee RIVERKEEPER®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org

Mark C. Bruce named Santee RIVERKEEPER^®

"Waterkeeper Alliance is very pleased to have someone like Mr. Bruce who will be the eyes, ears, and voice for this vital river and lake system." said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Chairman of the Waterkeeper Alliance. "The theft of our public waters by polluters", said Mr. Kennedy, "is not acceptable and I believe Mr. Bruce will be a progressive leader for conservation and water quality preservation in the region."

The Santee Riverkeeper will be a full-time advocate for the best interests of the Santee River, Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie and all of the constituent tributaries that make up these bodies of water, protecting and restoring water quality through community action and enforcement. “Santee Riverkeeper’s objective,” said Bruce, “is to provide strong advocacy that will result in an improved quality of life for all citizens who frequent the lakes and river for recreation, those who live on and around the lakes and river and for those who simply value the lakes and rivers continued well being. In addition, it is imperative that we collaborate with citizens, other organizations, local, state and federal officials to sustain the best water quality for the future citizens of the State of South Carolina.”

The Santee Riverkeeper will work on watershed-related issues for the Santee River, Lake Marion, and Lake Moultrie.

The leading voice for clean water and watershed protection worldwide, Waterkeeper Alliance is one of the world’s fastest growing environmental movements – with 183 Waterkeeper programs on six continents.

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For more information, visit http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org, call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org

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Mark C. Bruce named Santee RIVERKEEPER®

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:15:05 GMT

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Mark C. Bruce named Santee RIVERKEEPER®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<o:p></o:p>

Tuesday, February 10, 2009<o:p></o:p>

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

Mark C. Bruce named Santee RIVERKEEPER^®^<o:p></o:p>

North Santee, SC - The region between Columbia, Moncks Corner, and Georgetown South Carolina now has a full-time advocate for the local rivers and lakes. Recently, Waterkeeper Alliance, an international environmental advocacy organization, approved the proposal submitted for a Santee Riverkeeper. Mark C. Bruce, the newly appointed Riverkeeper, will work to protect and preserve the water quality. <o:p></o:p>

"Waterkeeper Alliance is very pleased to have someone like Mr. Bruce who will be the eyes, ears, and voice for this vital river and lake system." said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Chairman of the Waterkeeper Alliance. "The theft of our public waters by polluters", said Mr. Kennedy, "is not acceptable and I believe Mr. Bruce will be a progressive leader for conservation and water quality preservation in the region."<o:p></o:p>"

The Santee Riverkeeper will be a full-time advocate for the best interests of the Santee River, Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie and all of the constituent tributaries that make up these bodies of water, protecting and restoring water quality through community action and enforcement. “Santee Riverkeeper’s objective,” said Bruce, “is to provide strong advocacy that will result in an improved quality of life for all citizens who frequent the lakes and river for recreation, those who live on and around the lakes and river and for those who simply value the lakes and rivers continued well being. In addition, it is imperative that we collaborate with citizens, other organizations, local, state and federal officials to sustain the best water quality for the future citizens of the State of South Carolina.” <o:p></o:p>

The Santee Riverkeeper will work on watershed-related issues for the Santee River, Lake Marion, and Lake Moultrie.<o:p></o:p>

The leading voice for clean water and watershed protection worldwide, Waterkeeper Alliance is one of the world’s fastest growing environmental movements – with 183 Waterkeeper programs on six continents.<o:p></o:p>

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For more information, visit http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org, call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.<o:p></o:p>

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

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Mark C. Bruce named Santee RIVERKEEPER®

Riverkeeper — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:13:46 GMT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<o:p></o:p>

Tuesday, February 10, 2009<o:p></o:p>

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

Mark C. Bruce named Santee RIVERKEEPER^®^<o:p></o:p>

North Santee, SC - The region between Columbia, Moncks Corner, and Georgetown South Carolina now has a full-time advocate for the local rivers and lakes. Recently, Waterkeeper Alliance, an international environmental advocacy organization, approved the proposal submitted for a Santee Riverkeeper. Mark C. Bruce, the newly appointed Riverkeeper, will work to protect and preserve the water quality. <o:p></o:p>

"Waterkeeper Alliance is very pleased to have someone like Mr. Bruce who will be the eyes, ears, and voice for this vital river and lake system." said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Chairman of the Waterkeeper Alliance. "The theft of our public waters by polluters", said Mr. Kennedy, "is not acceptable and I believe Mr. Bruce will be a progressive leader for conservation and water quality preservation in the region."<o:p></o:p>

The Santee Riverkeeper will be a full-time advocate for the best interests of the Santee River, Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie and all of the constituent tributaries that make up these bodies of water, protecting and restoring water quality through community action and enforcement. “Santee Riverkeeper’s objective,” said Bruce, “is to provide strong advocacy that will result in an improved quality of life for all citizens who frequent the lakes and river for recreation, those who live on and around the lakes and river and for those who simply value the lakes and rivers continued well being. In addition, it is imperative that we collaborate with citizens, other organizations, local, state and federal officials to sustain the best water quality for the future citizens of the State of South Carolina.” <o:p></o:p>

The Santee Riverkeeper will work on watershed-related issues for the Santee River, Lake Marion, and Lake Moultrie.<o:p></o:p>

The leading voice for clean water and watershed protection worldwide, Waterkeeper Alliance is one of the world’s fastest growing environmental movements – with 183 Waterkeeper programs on six continents.<o:p></o:p>

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For more information, visit http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org, call 803-445-7701, or email the Riverkeeper at Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org.<o:p></o:p>

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Media Contact:
Mark C. Bruce
Santee RIVERKEEPER^®
Riverkeeper@SanteeRiverkeeper.org
http://www.SanteeRiverkeeper.org<o:p></o:p>

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