Hugo Krispyn
Edisto Waterkeeper, Honorary Councilmember
Hugo Joost Krispyn has been a resident on the headwaters of the North Fork of the Edisto since 2005, and has been actively engaged with Edisto stewardship and advocacy for well over a decade, with extensive knowledge of the watershed, its hydrogeology, and the natural communities that inhabit it. Hugo’s advocacy on issues relating to South Carolina’s ongoing efforts to develop water policy have led to the development of close relationships with existing Waterkeeper Organizations in adjoining watersheds. In addition, Hugo has worked extensively to develop fruitful relationships with regulatory staff and legislative representatives from throughout the Edisto watershed and statewide. Hugo brings a unique mix of talents and experience to this role, including a previous career as a journalist and radio news director (1981-87), and several decades as a producer/director/writer of video and multimedia (1987-2017). A lifelong outdoorsman and waterman, Hugo is an avid paddler and enthusiastic amateur naturalist.