"Rising Waters is solid truth in a time of denial. Journalist Tony Bartelme puts on the first-person gloves and meanders through the Lowcountry on journeys that will leave the reader sweaty, wet, mucked up in pluff mud, bug bitten and a bit befuddled. Most importantly though, is the wonder, awe, and concern for the natural world that he imparts."
J. Drew Lanham, Clemson professor and author The Home Place and Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves.