Description
Stretching along 156 miles of Florida's East Coast, the Indian River Lagoon contains the St. Lucie estuary, the Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon, and the Indian River. Nineteen canals and five man-made inlets have dramatically reshaped the region in the past two centuries, challenging the most biologically diverse estuarine system in the United States.
Indian River Lagoon traces the winding story of the waterway, showing how humans have altered the area to fit their needs and also how the lagoon has influenced the cultures along its shores. Now stuck in transition between a place of labor and a place of recreation, the lagoon has become a chief focus of public concern. This book provides a much-needed bigger picture as debates continue over how best to restore this natural resource.
About the Author
Nathaniel Osborn teaches American history at The Pine School in Hobe Sound, Florida, USA.
Book Information
ISBN 9780813061610
Author Nathaniel Osborn
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint University Press of Florida
Publisher University Press of Florida
Weight(grams) 436g
Indian River Lagoon traces the winding story of the waterway, showing how humans have altered the area to fit their needs and also how the lagoon has influenced the cultures along its shores. Now stuck in transition between a place of labor and a place of recreation, the lagoon has become a chief focus of public concern. This book provides a much-needed bigger picture as debates continue over how best to restore this natural resource.
About the Author
Nathaniel Osborn teaches American history at The Pine School in Hobe Sound, Florida, USA.
Book Information
ISBN 9780813061610
Author Nathaniel Osborn
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint University Press of Florida
Publisher University Press of Florida
Weight(grams) 436g
