Name/Title
Kalamazoo RiverEntry/Object ID
2019.35.143Description
The Kalamazoo River stretches 178 miles, from Hillsdale County to Lake Michigan. The river winds its way through southwest Michigan, providing opportunities for recreation, including kayaking and fishing. Settlements along the river have a rich history that began with Native Americans and European settlers. In the early 1900s, several dams were built along the river for hydroelectric power, leading to many mills (lumber, flour, grist, and paper) dotting its banks. This ushered in an industrial era along the river. For many years, the river and its surrounding land were the primary places for business waste disposal, which jeopardized aquatic communities. In the 1960s, people demanded better water quality, and environmental laws were passed in the 1970s. Derelict hydroelectric dams along the Kalamazoo River are now being removed to restore the river's natural flow and its aquatic life. Come along as the Kalamazoo River's past is revealed.Cataloged By
Slusar, VernBook Details
Author
DeChano-Cook, Lisa M, Brooks, Mary LPublisher
Acadia PublishingDate Published
2018Publication Subjects
Kalamazoo River (Mich.) -- History -- Pictorial works.
Kalamazoo Valley (Mich.) -- History -- Pictorial works.
Michigan -- Kalamazoo River.
Michigan -- Kalamazoo Valley.Call No.
977.401
DEC
KalamazooISBN
9781467129022Notes
Signed copy by authorsCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentCreate Date
February 28, 2021Update Date
October 12, 2021