The Great Lakes: The Natural History of a Changing Region (David Suzuki Institute)

ISBN: 1553651979

Author: Grady, Wayne

Condition: Used

Ever since French explorer Samuel de Champlains first taste of what he called la mer douce the freshwater sea the Great Lakes have been admired, exploited, and renewed. This vast region is a study in contrasts: a hub of industry thats the resting spot for billions of migrating birds. 40 million residents, immense untamed forests. 95 percent of North Americas fresh water and a dumping ground for poisonous wastes. The Great Lakes is an authoritative, accessible look at an ecosystem in eternal flux. Written by one of North Americas most acclaimed science and nature writers, the book explores the areas geological formation and its role in human history; its diverse plant, bird, and animal species; and its significant physical, climatic, and environmental features. This captivating tribute to the Great Lakes region is also an essential guide to the challenge of preserving the natural world.