Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls
Every Wisconsin waterway has a story, from the Great Lakes and the Mighty Mississippi to thousands of interior lakes, rivers, and trout streams. Wisconsin Waters takes readers on an epic tour of the geologic, natural, and human stories that have shaped these aquatic landscapes over millions of years.      In this companion to his popular Wisconsin State Parks book, Scott Spoolman journeys to the distant past to examine the origins of Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and wetlands. In his accessible storytelling style, Spoolman details the natural forces—volcanic eruptions, ancient seas, erosion, glaciers, and more—that created these bodies of water and the resulting habitats for the state’s flora, fauna, and early peoples.      More than a geology or natural history book, Wisconsin Waters invites readers to visit waterways in four regions of the state, where they can view the modern-day evidence of how they were formed. Nineteen travel guides suggest ways to explore a selection of Wisconsin waterscapes, providing a better understanding of the land’s history that will enhance readers’ enjoyment of and appreciation for our freshwater resources.
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Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls
Every Wisconsin waterway has a story, from the Great Lakes and the Mighty Mississippi to thousands of interior lakes, rivers, and trout streams. Wisconsin Waters takes readers on an epic tour of the geologic, natural, and human stories that have shaped these aquatic landscapes over millions of years.      In this companion to his popular Wisconsin State Parks book, Scott Spoolman journeys to the distant past to examine the origins of Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and wetlands. In his accessible storytelling style, Spoolman details the natural forces—volcanic eruptions, ancient seas, erosion, glaciers, and more—that created these bodies of water and the resulting habitats for the state’s flora, fauna, and early peoples.      More than a geology or natural history book, Wisconsin Waters invites readers to visit waterways in four regions of the state, where they can view the modern-day evidence of how they were formed. Nineteen travel guides suggest ways to explore a selection of Wisconsin waterscapes, providing a better understanding of the land’s history that will enhance readers’ enjoyment of and appreciation for our freshwater resources.
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Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls

Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls

by Scott Spoolman
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Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls

by Scott Spoolman

Overview

Every Wisconsin waterway has a story, from the Great Lakes and the Mighty Mississippi to thousands of interior lakes, rivers, and trout streams. Wisconsin Waters takes readers on an epic tour of the geologic, natural, and human stories that have shaped these aquatic landscapes over millions of years.      In this companion to his popular Wisconsin State Parks book, Scott Spoolman journeys to the distant past to examine the origins of Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and wetlands. In his accessible storytelling style, Spoolman details the natural forces—volcanic eruptions, ancient seas, erosion, glaciers, and more—that created these bodies of water and the resulting habitats for the state’s flora, fauna, and early peoples.      More than a geology or natural history book, Wisconsin Waters invites readers to visit waterways in four regions of the state, where they can view the modern-day evidence of how they were formed. Nineteen travel guides suggest ways to explore a selection of Wisconsin waterscapes, providing a better understanding of the land’s history that will enhance readers’ enjoyment of and appreciation for our freshwater resources.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780870209963
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
Publication date: 07/26/2022
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 283
File size: 144 MB
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About the Author

Scott Spoolman is the author of Wisconsin State Parks: Extraordinary Stories of Geology and Natural History. As a science writer, he has focused on environmental science and natural history stories of Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest.

Table of Contents

Contents Preface 1. The Origins of Wisconsin’s Waters 2. The Northern Highlands The Lake Superior Shore The St. Croix River The Bois Brule River The Chippewa River and Its Tributaries The Upper Wisconsin River Lake Country 3. The Northeastern Ridges and Lowlands The Menominee River The Waterfalls of Marinette County The Wolf River Green Bay The Upper Lake Michigan Shore 4. The Southeastern Glacial Showcase The Lower Lake Michigan Shore The Fox River and Lake Winnebago Horicon Marsh The Yahara Lakes 5. The Driftless Area Devil’s Lake The Kickapoo River The Lower Wisconsin River The Mississippi River Acknowledgments Notes Selected Bibliography Index
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