The story of South Carolina can be found in its rivers, forests, wetlands, and wildlife. Join Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, on Into the Wild for a closer look at the natural wonders around us and the people working to preserve them.
Meet the Host, Dr. Tom Mullikin
As director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Mullikin serves as the chief administrator and is responsible for the management and supervision of the agency’s five divisions. In addition to his environmental and outdoor experiences, Mullikin is a decorated retired senior military officer having served with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. Army Reserve, where he was the international legal officer and assistant staff judge advocate attached to an element of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Mullikin retired as major general/commander of the S.C. State Guard. Mullikin is a native of Camden, where he and his wife, Virginia Ann, reside. They have four children and five grandchildren.
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One of South Carolina's greatest natural treasures isn't found on the beach—it's found in our salt marshes. These vibrant ecosystems serve as nurseries for shrimp, crabs, fish, and countless other species that support our coastal economy and way of life. -
As temperatures rise, alligators become more active across South Carolina's waterways. Seeing an alligator in a pond, marsh, or river is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.
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South Carolina's beaches are bustling this time of year, and not just with visitors. Summer is peak sea turtle nesting season, when female loggerhead sea turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs.
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The new series, produced in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, begins Aug. 5, 2026 on South Carolina Public Radio.
