Ecosystems and Biodiversity Lesson 8 : Threats and Protections for Michigan Biodiversity

Created Feb. 5, 2024 by Michigan Geographic Alliance

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TechAlive Ecosystems Modules

Developed as a support to the MEECS Ecosystems & Biodiversity Unit, these interactive, on-line learning modules provide virtual tours to some of Michigan’s ecosystems (forests, wetlands, rivers/streams, coastal dunes, and Great Lakes) and describe the environmental protection issues surrounding them. Retrieved July 12, 2005, from http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec_index.htm

The Great Lakes: An Environmental Atlas and Resource Book (Third Edition)

This atlas is full of information related to the Great Lakes region including its geology, hydrology, history, climate, and lake processes. It contains fact sheets, photographs, and colorful maps. Jointly written and published by the Government of Canada (Toronto, Ontario) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes National Program Office (Chicago, IL). Retrieved July 12, 2005, from http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/atlas/intro.html

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