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Resource crises in Lake Erie

January 1, 1970

Despite the tremendous value of the Great Lakes, a malaise is seriously destroying their worth. Accelerated enrichment, unabated pollution, over-exploitation, and accidental and intentional introduction of exotic species, have all been guided--more often misguided--by man. Of all five Great Lakes, Lake Erie stands out as the one most seriously damaged and in the greates further jeopardy at the present time.

Publication Year 1970
Title Resource crises in Lake Erie
Authors Wilbur L. Hartman
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Explorer
Index ID 1000154
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Great Lakes Science Center