Product Description

80 duotone illustrations present Michigan's greatest resource as seen through the lens of a camera. Foreword by Governor William G. Milliken. One cannot think of Michigan without the image of water. Water as vast as the Great Lakes, as serene as the inland lakes, and as long and lazy or sleek and fast as the numerous byways that run between and among them. Waters of Michigan is a tribute to this treasured resource of Michigan. Combining the vision of internationally renowned photographer David Lubbers with the stewardship focus of environmentalist Dave Dempsey, this collection presents a truly unique view and understanding of the waters of Michigan. Waters of Michigan is a call to all who know the state of Michigan to re see this wonder that is ours and to realize how precious and fragile it is.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #232459 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

Review
From the Foreword by Governor William G. Milliken: I became governor of Michigan at a time when our awareness of the fragility as well as the beauty of water reached new heights. Only the strong collective public will for clean and abundant water enabled my administration to win reforms in state law that restricted or eliminated harmful pollutants and improved the quality of our beaches, lakes, and streams. In my last year in office, 1982, I convened a conference of Great Lakes states on Mackinac Island that brought public attention for the first time to the risk of Great Lakes water diversions and exports. Since that time, the leaders of the region have made commendable progress in fashioning protections against this threat. But we must remain vigilant and do more if we hope to conserve the Great Lakes for all time. We also must stop to appreciate and learn more about the character of Michigan's water. I hope this volume will enrich public understanding of Michigan's most precious natural resource. Michigan can fulfill its potential as a state and a people only by exercising responsible and principled water stewardship. --From the Foreword by Governor William G. Milliken

About the Author
DAVE DEMPSEY is an environmental policy consultant and writer who has been active on conservation for more than 25 years. Dave served as environmental advisor to Michigan Governor James J. Blanchard from 1983-89. President Clinton appointed Dempsey to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission in 1994. He has also held numerous administrative, policy and consulting positions for nonprofit conservation and environmental organizations in Michigan and Minnesota. Dave is the author of two award-winning books on the environment: On the Brink: The Great Lakes in the 21st Century and Ruin and Recovery: Michigan s Rise as a Conservation Leader. Dave also authored William G. Milliken: Michigan's Passionate Moderate. DAVID LUBBERS is a fine art photographer with over thirty years of experience. In 1982, Lubbers moved to Sante Fe and photographed the Southwest extensively. Photographing with a large-format camera, he captured not only evidence of time and weather, but also the soul of the people. Since then he has photographed the West Coast and Michigan, the Netherlands, France and Italy. Four portfolios and two books of his photographs have been published. Lubbers has exhibited in Mexico, Italy, and Latvia in addition to numerous shows from Boston to San Francisco in the United States.

Customer Reviews

A beautiful Michigan journey
Dave Dempsey's warm prose for the Michigan waters he knows so well, and has labored so long to protect, is beautifully matched with David Lubbers memorable photographs of the large lakes, flowing rivers, and remote ponds and backwaters that make Michigan one of nature's jewels. A must have book for anyone who has had, or will have, Michigan and its waters touch their lives.

A Beautiful Book
The Waters of Michigan combines gorgeous photography with text that blends science and poetry. Those of us living near the Great Lakes have been startled and frightened by the ecological changes in the Lakes over the last ten years. This book informs the story of those changes while reminding us visually of what is at stake. An important book for anyone who loves the Great Lakes.

A Beautiful Book!
I love this book! It a photo album of Michigan's magical waterways, and a beautifully written tribute. It is a book that you can read over and over and discover something new each time. It inspires you to want to go to your nearest body of water, and just take in its beauty. I am giving this book as a gift to family and friends!