For Love of Lakes

by Darby Nelson

Book Overview

America has more than 130,000 lakes of significant size. Ninety percent of all Americans live within fifty miles of a lake, and our 1.8 billion trips to watery places make them our top vacation choice. Yet despite this striking popularity, more than 45 percent of surveyed lakes and 80 percent of urban lakes do not meet water quality standards. For Love of Lakes weaves a delightful tapestry of history, science, emotion, and poetry for all...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611860210
• ISBN13: 9781611860214
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Michigan State University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"