Charleston, SC, March 8, 2010 -

Charleston Waterkeeper announces its First Annual Water Ball at the South Carolina Aquarium on
Thursday, March 25th from 7-11pm.

Upon entering the aquarium, guests will be greeted by a variety of educational installations and interactive displays as well as food selections and cocktails from local vendors impacted by our waterways. There will be a DJ spinning in the Great Ocean Room and special guest appearances from hometown heroes and individuals within the international Waterkeeper movement. Additionally, a silent auction will feature one of a kind experiences (including a day on patrol with the Charleston Waterkeeper) and products from regional and national companies, artists and supporters. Also at the Water Ball, an iPhone application will be unveiled that will allow users to report suspicious activity on the water, receive the latest news from Charleston Waterkeeper, and discover where to fuel up and pump out while enjoying local waterways.

"The Water Ball is a celebration and an evening dedicated to clean water," said Charleston Waterkeeper Executive Director Cyrus Buffum. "Our waterways impact us all, whether we realize it or not, and it is our responsibility to take an active role in protecting them."

Established in 2008, Charleston Waterkeeper is a citizen-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending Charleston's waterways from pollution, while protecting the public's right to clean water. As part investigator, scientist, lawyer, educator and community organizer, Charleston Waterkeeper is a proud member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, a movement of nearly 200 other Waterkeeper programs from around the world, all dedicated to clean water and strong communities. All funds raised from the evening will aid Charleston Waterkeeper in its efforts to measurably improve the quality of Charleston's waterways.

Tickets are on sale now for $50 at www.thewaterball.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information about Charleston Waterkeeper or the Water Ball, please contact Natalie Taylor at (843) 608-9287 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .