Historic Flood's Effect on SC Wildlife

South Carolina Public Radio | By Tut Underwood

Published October 8, 2015 at 6:44 PM EDT

As people are digging out from the effects of the state’s historic floods and keeping an eye out for what’s next, they may not be aware of the storm’s effects on another phase of South Carolina life: its wildlife.

Naturalist Rudy Mancke and Congaree National Park Ranger Jon Manchester discuss the flood’s effects on the state’s animals, and plants. They both agree that any harmful effects can likely be overcome by nature, and Manchester gives a slant not considered by most: how a flood, which is considered a disaster by humans, can actually benefit a swamp environment like Congaree Park.

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Tut Underwood

Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.

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