| In her cautionary book, environmental activist and professor Spring enthusiastically explores the Great Lakes and clearly explains why they should be protected. Book Sense Nov. 22 2003 This is intriguing stuff for adults, but the straightforward presentation also lends itself to use in schools. U. S. Water News Peter Wild The Dynamic Great Lakes by Barbara Spring is an excellently written, insightfully presented and engaging guide. Chapters cover how the Great Lakes were formed, their physical characteristics and the history of their changes, problems that affect them today and offered solutions and more. The Midwest Book Review Worth reading if for no other reason than the writing is masterfully done...reminded me a little of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Jonathon David Masters, BookTrees This is an impressive little book...the author, however, managed to jam it full of facts and information about the Great Lakes. The author also sprinkles a strong environmental ethic throughout the book coupled with the belief that the democratic process can make a difference. Bob Gross, The Oakland Press |
| Praise for The Dynamic Great Lakes |
| Spring's handy 118 page primer about the Great Lakes provides the curious with a solid overview of the lakes including their history, physical characteristics, denizens and the threats facing them, particularly from invasive species.and pollution. Dave Le Mieux The Muskegon Chronicle |
| Spring consulted a number of biologists, geologists, and other environmental experts and translated their jargon into easy to understand language. Tanya Schafer The Kentwood News |
| Although my background in limnology is fairly broad, I found the amount of knowledge I have gained after reading this book was plentiful. If you are looking for a book that will help you grow as an angler, a scientist or an envrionmentalist, pick up this book: The Dynamic Great Lakes. Rodney Hsu Fishing With Rod |
| The book is a convenient reference to keep on board or to read up on during the winter to increase your ability to take out of town clients on lakeshore tours. Great Lakes Boating |