Environmental Awareness

Earth Month and Earth Day (April 22)

Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!

Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. 

World Environmental Day (June 5)

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.

World Car Free Day (Sept. 22) 

This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.

 

Lt. Col Neil Baxley

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Colonel Baxley is the Emergency Management Director for the Beaufort County Sheriff's office. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions are addressed...
Mark Wilbert

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Mark Wilbert works in Emergency Management for the City of Charleston, SC. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions are addressed in this video: What...
Laura Sullivan Cabiness

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Laura Sullivan Cabiness is a Public Service Director for the City of Charleston, SC. This is her full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions are addressed in the...
Joel Cadoff

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Joel Cadoff is Chief of Interpretation at Fort Pulaski National Monument in Savannah, GA. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change. The following questions are addresses in...
Howard Morrison

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Howard Morrison is an entrepreneur in Savannah, GA. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions are addresed in this video: What were your impressions...
McClellanville
Episode 4

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Freddy Arthur’s Butterfly Barn is a must-see establishment in McClellanville. Freddy Arthur joins to talk about her inspirations for wanting to create the butterfly garden, along with the care of the...
Lexington
Episode 4

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The Peachtree Rock Preserve is a 300 acre track, which features diverse ecosystems. The park is named for a balanced rock, which resembles a pruned peach tree. This park contains rare plants...
Albert George

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Albert George is the Director of Conservation at the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." The following questions were addressed...