Great Lakes region

threatening the native fish enjoyed by Hoosier anglers and sportsmen. At the sound of outboard motors, groups of Asian carp will jump out of the water and can injure boaters. The invasion of Asian carp into U.S. waterways and the risk they pose to the Great Lakes sport fishing industry has provoked consternation and litigation among our neighboring states. And as Indiana’s attorney general, I want to make sure the Wabash will be protected from further spread of this aquatic nuisance.…

John Rutherford wrote this article about the Erie Canal to the people of New York informing them of the recent concerns about who is in control of the canal, who can transport goods by the canal, and how the canal will operate. He uses examples and details telling New York that some Citizens of the Western States will not use the canal because they believe it will be to be trafficked by the big cities’ trade instead. This causing them to continue using other waterways including the Welland canal…

When we think of Niagara region, the first thing which comes into the mind is Niagara Falls. It has been perfectly carved almost 12000 years ago during the ice age. It is one of the number 1 tourist destinations in Ontario. 14 million people come every year to experience a Wonder of the World. Nature has created a combination of beauty, power and strength. According to me, the industries which are playing the major roles in shaping the Niagara region are Tourism and Hospitality with the world…

Have you ever wondered if different authors writing about the same topic had different points of view. Comparing points of view of the authors of for the World's Poor ,Drinking Water can kill and After Pollution in Flint, Some finds Tap Waterś Benefits Hard to Swallow is the purpose of this response. In these pieces, there are many facts presented about the water crisis. The points of view represented in these two texts had more commonalities than variances. These readings explore the topic…

Crisis started in April 2014 with the decision to switch the city’s water from a contract with Detroit water from Lake Huron, to the local Flint River. The only reason why for the switch was to save money. The switch, approved by Darnell Earley, Flint’s state-appointed emergency manager, was supposed to be a short switch because Flint was going to use a new pipe line that was connected to Lake Huron. 2. All of politics had something to say about this issue, but I wouldn't stop there. This…

Sturnus Vulgaris (Common Starling) or (European Starling) The European Starling was introduced to North America in the 19th century. They were imported at great expense from Europe by Eugene Schieffelin around the 1890s to U.S and labeled as an invasive species. But unlike many other invasive birds, it was not protected under U.S law. Meaning no harm, Schieffelin goal was to just introduce all the birds mentioned by William Shakespeare in North America. Schieffelin released about 100 European…

The Great Lakes states should not have allowed the diversion of water to Waukesha because the Great Lakes compact technically forbids the diversion, Waukesha could be sharing the water with other communities, and this diversion could open the door for many other diversions. First, in 2008, president George W. Bush signed the Great Lakes Compact. One thing that the compact states is that diversion outside of the basin is banned. An article by Codi Kozacek, writing for Circle of Blue, states that…

Invasive Species “Invasive species are one of the leading threats to native wildlife and approximately 42% of threatened or endangered species are at risk primarily due to invasive species” (National Wildlife Federation, 2016, p.1). 1. What kinds of problems can invasive species cause? Do you think one group of invasive species is worse than another? Why, or why not? Some of the problems that invasive species cause is impacting natural ecosystems, the economy, recreational, agricultural,…

travel without wind or current , this invention played a huge part in one of America’s greatest creation at this time period , the Erie canal. The creation of the Erie canal created a route from the Atlantic ocean of the Hudson river to the great lakes of lake Erie, helping stimulate the economy of America and the state of New york, which Erie canal ran through, because of Erie canal , it shaped America’s network inside and outside its borders during the Industrial Revolution by…

on the Great Lakes Make a Difference?” Bowling Green State University, Firelands Campus student Sara E. Cordle wrote an in-depth essay entitled; “Albatross in The Red Sky; Does Irrational Superstition on The Great Lakes Make a Difference?, explaining how the maritime superstitions had a major impact on the seamen of the Great Lakes. The author states how these superstitions can affect the seamen psychologically as well as physiologically and how they can put their crew members in great…