The death and life of the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes, holding a fifth of the world's surface fresh water, are facing an unprecedented ecological crisis. This book chronicles the epic story of these vital bodies of water, examining the perils they face due to human intervention and the spread of invasive species. It details how engineering marvels of the past, intended to connect the lakes to the Atlantic and Mississippi, inadvertently led to the destruction of their age-old ecosystem. The narrative provides a chilling account of how these changes threaten not only native species but also critical infrastructure across the continent.