The great lakes the natural history of a changing region book

Can the great lakes continue to fend off an increasingly. University of minnesota press in association with forest history society inc. The great lakes book windsor public library bibliocommons. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. This book highlights not only the natural history of the lakes, but the social and environmental legacy of humankind in the lakes. Ancient origins articles related to great lakes in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. People living in the great lakes region are already feeling the effects of a changing climate. A great introductory survey of the history, geology and environment of the great lakes. Great lakes great books great lakes people and places. The natural history of a changing region david suzuki foundation series first trade paper by grady, wayne, damstra, emily isbn. The great lakes compact prohibits new or increased diversions outside the great lakes basin with limited exceptions for communities and counties that straddle the basin boundary and meet rigorous standards. The book third coast atlas is an expansive attempt to define the great lakes region and reevaluate it as a place with a story to tell beyond its constituent cities. Historical climate trends in michigan and the great lakes region. A natural history of a changing region is an exploration.

I also appreciate the perspective of an author from canada, something too often lost and overlooked by those of us from the states. Amphibians and reptiles of the great lakes region is a musthave resource for teachers, students, naturalists, professional biologists, and anyone else with an interest in this region s ecology. Great lakes, chain of deep freshwater lakes in eastcentral north america comprising lakes superior, michigan, huron, erie, and ontario. Book club czar christie taylor is back to take us on a tour of what. It begins with an account of the geological formation of the lakes and an. Fully updated treatments of over 70 species feature detailed information on the distribution, habitat, behaviour, and life history of these fascinating animals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The great lakes, the natural history of a changing region. Id recommend it to anyone planning to spend some time in or around the great lakes. I do not read much science, but this book taught me a lot while giving me lots of joy. The great lakes book hennepin county library bibliocommons. Quebec is at times included as part of the region because, although it is not in a great lake watershed, it is in the st. Amphibians and reptiles of the great lakes region, revised ed. Fully updated treatments of over 70 species feature detailed information on the distribution, habitat, behavior, and life history of these fascinating.

An environmental atlas and resource book noted that only pockets remain of the once large commercial fishery. In a natural history of the chicago region, joel greenberg takes readers on a journey that begins in 1673 with father jacques marquette and louis jolietthe first europeans known to have visited the chicago regionand that were still on today. In the meanwhile however the great water quality improvements realized during the 1970s and 1980s, combined with successful salmonid stocking programs, have enabled the. Over the last 150 years, the total amount of forested land in the great lakes region declined by over 40%, and much of the remaining forest was converted to early successional forest types as a result. Even the waterrich great lakes region will be subject to the trend, he added, with most climate models predicting water levels in the lakes dropping below historic lows in the next century. Nicely formatted and contains wonderful photographs and maps depicting the themes and topics discussed. The great lakes hold 20% of the worlds surface drinking water, with lake superior holding half of that alone. Author wayne grady finally comes home with new novel set in. Howard tanner was never big on the idea of valuing native species simply because they are native. Amphibians and reptiles of the great lakes region, revised. It begins with an account of the geological formation of the lakes and an overview of the lakes role in relatively recent human history. The natural history of a changing region is the most authoritative, complete, and accessible book to date about the biology and ecology of this vital, everchanging terrain. The books subtitle the natural history of a changing region sets the theme.

To some extent, the fate of the great lakes in the end may be linked to the whim and fury of a natural world that weve made even more unpredictable. New research tackles great lakes regional problems great. Resulting from the scouring of the laurentide glacier as it retreated ten thousand years ago, the lakes exhibit individual profiles and behaviours. A natural history of a changing region is the most authoritative, complete and accessible book to date about the biology and ecology of this vital.

Apr 15, 2011 buy the kobo ebook book great lakes, the. Holling, holling clancy paddle to the sea isbn 0395150825, an illustrated childrens book about the great lakes and their environment. Book club czar christie taylor is back to take us on a tour of what its like to depend on the lake for your drinking water. A natural history is the most authoritative, complete. The natural history of a changing region, great lakes, the, wayne grady, bruce litteljohn, wayne grady, emily damstra, greystone books david suzuki foundation. Kurta has written a smoothflowing book suitable for both occasional. The towing company has continuously evolved to meet the changing demands of the agricultural, steel, and construction industries, and the needs of the ships and tugbarge units which serve those industries.

Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A natural history of a changing region is the most authoritative, complete and accessible book to date about the biology and ecology of this vital, everchanging terrain. Written by one of canadas bestknown science and nature writers, it is intended not only for those who live in the great lakes region, but for anyone captivated by the splendor of the natural world and sensitive to the challenges of its preservation. The great lakes megalopolis consists of the group of metropolitan areas in north america largely in the great lakes region and. The great lakes are the collection of freshwater lakes located in northeastern north america, on the canadaunited states border, which connect to the atlantic ocean through the saint lawrence seaway and the great lakes waterway. The region was partially outlined as an emergent megalopolis in the 1961 book. Why the great lakes are our most important resource. His priority in the 1960s was to convert the lakes from a resource primarily managed as a commercial fishery into a sportsmens haven, and native species just didnt fit his billand they still dont. The companys founding shareholders comprised a veritable whos who of the nations great industrialists of the day, including john d. Amphibians and reptiles of the great lakes region nhbs. In fact, water levels in all the great lakes are down a halfmetre the biggest drop ever, according to science writer wayne grady, who has just written the great lakes. The lakes stretch from new york to minnesota, and cover a surface area of nearly 100,000 square mileslarge enough to cover the entire state of colorado.

For those who were lucky enough to spend time sailing, swimming, hiking, and. Travel through time from the precambrian bedrock of the lake superior region, laden with copper and ironto limestone deposits rich with fossils from ancient seasto a legacy coal and oil from. Paul, minnesota, and i saw a need for an indepth look at groundbreaking research that may shape the future of the ecologically unique and economically vital great lakes basin. This book is an exploration of the biology and ecology of a vital, everchanging terrain. Mitchells work, which explores life and times during the american civil war from a grand traverse perspective, was released by suttons bay publications last spring. Dec 11, 2017 the story of the great lakes in 8 maps. For those who were lucky enough to spend time sailing, swimming, hiking, and otherwise enjoying the great lakes, this book will sweep you back in time to the lazy summers of youth or retirement, as the case may be. While the bonds uniting north and south frayed under the weight of slavery, and then broke into the violence of the american civil war, the wilderness harbors along the coast of grand traverse blossomed into booming port towns. Written by one of canadas bestknown science and nature writers, it is intended not only for those who live in the great lakes region, but for anyone. Fully updated treatments of over 70 species feature detailed information on the distribution, habitat, behavior, and life history of these fascinating animals. They are one of the great natural features of the continent and of the earth. The story of grand traverse during the era is an account of a place and a nation rising to their shared destiny, one settled, the. Prehistoric great lakes explores the geological formation of the great lakes region and the bountiful natural resources which have shaped human history. The great lakes towing company has played a major role in the maritime industry on the great lakes since its incorporation in new jersey on july 7, 1899.

His book bringing back the dodo 2006 is a collection of intuitive and humbling essays on our history with the natural world, extinction, and our effects on the planet. Consisting of lakes superior, michigan, huron, erie, and ontario, ay form the largest group of freshwater lakes on earth comprising 21% of the worlds surface fresh. Changes to forests of the great lakes region during the last 150 years were far greater than the changes recorded over the preceding 1,000 years. Now in an extensively revised 3rd edition, mammals of the great lakes region. In one lake alone, 10% of that water is in lake superior alone. Although lake baikal in russia has a larger volume of water, the combined area of the great lakessome 94,250 square miles. Books by wayne grady read epub pdf the great lakes. The revised edition of this wellloved guide is the essential reference for the identification of amphibians and reptiles in the great lakes region.

The great lakes the natural history of a changing region book. Throughout the great lakes history, the presence of fresh water has ignited. The great lakes by wayne grady overdrive rakuten overdrive. Historical landcover changes in the great lakes region. Great lakes, the the natural history of a changing region. The natural history of a changing region by wayne grady at indigo. Invasive species and the battle for the future of the great lakes by william rapai. How will the great lakes compact hold up in a thirsty world. Fully updated treatments of over 70 species feature detailed information on the distribution, habitat, behavior, and life history of these. This is a fascinating story, told with humor and passion, of forests battling prairies for dominance. The final outlines of the lakes emerged about the time egypt began constructing the pyramids.

Canadian science writer wayne grady has written a great book about the great lakes. At least partly because of the lesson learned from the fate of the aral sea, withdrawals from lake superior and its four sister lakes are regulated by a hardwon eightstate protective agreement called the great lakes compact and a companion document that provides oversight in ontario and quebec hammered out over five years, the compact, aimed at keeping great lakes water in the great lakes. The natural history of a changing region david suzuki. The great lakes forest, an environmental and social history. Written by one of canadas bestknown science and nature writers, it is intended not only for those who live. Regardless of the directions those winds blow, the great lakes compact offers some assurance that any potential change wrought by humans will at.

Although lake baikal in russia has a larger volume of water, the combined area of the great lakessome 94,250 square miles 244,106 square kilometresrepresents the largest. The natural history of a changing region, by wayne grady, 2007. And the science friday book club is reading all about the lakes this month, looking at dan egans book, the death and life of the great lakes. Comprehensive, engaging and timely, the great lakes. Written by one of canadas bestknown science and nature writers, it is intended not only for those who live in the great lakes basin but for anyone captivated by the splendor of the natural world and sensitive to the challenges of its preservation. This book is a must read for anyone who hasnt had the opportunity to grow up surrounded by the greatest natural wonder in the world. As a writer, he won the 2008 national outdoor book award nature and the environment category for the great lakes. The natural history of a changing region david suzuki foundation series ebook. It asks states to develop water conservation plans, collect water use data, and produce annual water use reports. It begins with an account of the geological formation of the lakes and an overview of the lakes\ role in relatively recent human history. Winner of 2012 independent publisher book award, best regional nonfiction. The great lakes region of north america is a binational canadianamerican region that includes portions of the eight u. How long can great lakes fend off thirsty world from water. Coeditor mark neuzil, a journalism professor at the university of st.

Early on the author sets forth how the book is going to be organized. Written by one of canadas bestknown science and nature writers, it is intended not only for those who live in the great lakes basin but for anyone. Shifts in seasonal temperatures and precipitation patterns could have dramatic impacts on the economy, ecology, and quality of life. Annin, who has just completed a second edition of his book, points out the irony of compact disputes to date all originating within the great lakes region and not from more farflung and ambitious. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.