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October 22, 2013
Manatees in the Lowcountry
Jun '1218
The people of Johns Island can still swim in creeks at high tide, sit on their docks and listen to snapping shrimp, catch a fish for breakfast and watch various long-legged egrets and herons as they feed along the creeks.
However, our culture is at risk to development. As is the natural habitat of our beloved dolphin. The author, Charles Seabrook, was born on Johns Island. The World of the Salt Marsh is highly recommended to anyone who shares the Johns Island Conservancy’s respect of the salt marsh and would like to learn about its biology and culture.
We have a severe salt marsh die back going on behind our houses on Seabrook. We need help to figure out what happening and to stop and reverse this.
Can you advise us?
Hi Derek,
Thanks for your inquiry. We will contact the Dept of Natural Resources to see if they have determined the cause of the current die back. There are several probable causes. Few of which can be moderated or corrected by homeowner action. Meanwhile, if you have not already done so, here is a link to DNR info regarding said subject: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/pub/seascience/dynamic.html
Guy