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Lake Champlain:
A Natural History
by Mike Winslow
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A n engaging introduction to a magnificent and complex lake, its physical and biological makeup and fascinating phenomena. Short essays offer enough detail to satisfy ecologists - in a prose style that anyone can enjoy. Six sections cover the lake's multifaceted natural systems and the outlook for the future: The Setting; Forces; Phenomena; Living Lake: Plants; Living Lake: Animals; The Future of Lake Champlain.
Illustrated with photographs, charts, new sketches and maps.
Resources/Bibliography. Index.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Mike Winslow has been staff scientist for the non-profit Lake Champlain Committee for seven years. In this capacity he has served on numerous technical bodies; his activities have kept him in touch with the latest studies on Lake Champlain and given him access to the most influential members of the research community. Mr. Winslow is a graduate of St. Lawrence University with a degree in Biology and Environmental Studies. After six years teaching in a variety of settings, he continued his education at the University of Vermont where he received his Masters in Botany. He lives in Vergennes, Vermont with his wife and daughter.
Ordering
Information:
7" X 10"; 160 pages;
ISBN 978-188459251-5 Paperback:
Lake Champlain: A Natural History
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