With thoughtful words and evocative photography, Voices for the
Watershed promotes understanding and examines ecological problems,
describing positive environmental actions and projects as well as ongoing
concerns over the effects of pollution on wildlife and human health. The
underlying themes throughout are that the drainage basins and ecosystems are
under siege - from reckless land use decisions, soil erosion, acid rain, and
massive habitat destruction - but that the situation is not hopeless. The
authors feel strongly that education about the environmental threats - in the
classroom and public forums - is essential to effecting positive change, and
that conservation actions by citizen groups and individuals can be a driving
force in effecting substantial reforms regarding environmental legislation and
practices. Voices for the Watershed is an eye-opening look at
not only the problems but possible solutions to help protect and preserve this
resilient natural resource on which so many depend. Contributors
include Gregor Beck, Anne Bell (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society), J.
Douglas Blakey (Upper Canada College), Serge Bourdon (Chateauguay Watershed
Management Agency), Robert Brander (retired U.S. Forest Service and National
Park Service), Dominique Brief (Alliance for Environmental Management), Louise
Champoux (Environment Canada), Bruce Conn (Berry College), Kevin Coyle
(National Environmental Education and Training Foundation), Brad Cundiff
(Wildlands League), Jerry DeMarco (Sierra Legal Defence Fund), Jean-Luc
DesGranges (Canadian Wildlife Service), Thomas A. Edsall (Western Basin
Ecosystem), Peter Ewins (World Wildlife Fund), Louis-Gilles Francoeur (Le
Devoir), Stephen Gates (Grey Owl Nature Trust), Elliott Gimble (Jewish
Community Relations Council), Hallett J. Harris (University of Wisconsin-Green
Bay), John Hull (Quebec-Labrador Foundation), Gail Jackson (independent
consultant), John Jackson (Great Lakes United), Val Klump (University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Louise Knox (Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan), Gail
Krantzberg (Ontarios Environment Ministry), Peter Lavigne (Watershed
Consultants), Michel Letendre (Quebec Ministry of the Environment and Fauna),
Bruce Litteljohn, Nadia Ménard (Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park), Jeff
Miller (artist), Phil Norton (Montreal Gazette), Jean Rodrigue (Environment
Canada), Alec Ross (writer and journalist), Scot Stewart (naturalist), Rae
Tyson (USA Today), Fred Whoriskey (Atlantic Salmon Federation), with a major
personal narrative by Michael Keating (environmental writer and consultant).
A revelation ... the book brings together
information from the various provinces and states not otherwise found in one
published source. - Gerald Killan, principal and professor of history,
King's College, University of Western Ontario
The effort to combine contributing voices across an
international watershed boundary is unique ... Its many voices succeed at
balancing analytical insights with a broader public voice which calls for
watershed preservation, restoration, and, ultimately, recovery. The clear
message is that all of us should continue to transform this watershed in
accordance with a shared vision, not as though by default. - Michael
Black, chair, The California Studies Association |