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The Lakes of Pontchartrain is comprehensive, enlightening, and enjoyable. This book outlines the geologic formation of the New Orleans region and southeast Louisiana as its land rises over eons from the sea much like mythical Atlantis. It tells the real story of why French explorers founded New Orleans where it is today. It describes the growth of New Orleans over three centuries and the unintentionally adverse human impacts to the surrounding ecosystem. It covers the recent and some might say miraculous, for Louisiana, environmental recovery of Lake Pontchartrain to swimmable and fishable conditions. It also touches on the ultimate battle of New Orleans, endeavors to Save Our Coast and make the region self-sustaining again. Dr. Hastings has captured much more than the science and history of Pontchartrain; he has also captured its spirit. --Carlton Dufrechou, executive director of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Dr. Hastings is a respected authority on Lake Pontchartrain, as well as a devoted conservationist. This book shows him at his best. --Paul Keddy, author of Water, Earth, Fire: Louisiana's Natural Heritage and Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation The Lakes of Pontchartrain celebrates both a national treasure and the remarkable efforts that have gone into saving it. Professor Hastings strikes a delightful and uncommon balance between good science and good storytelling. I wish I had written it. --Mark S. Davis, director of the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law and Policy

Dr. Hastings is a respected authority on Lake Pontchartrain, as well as a devoted conservationist. This book shows him at his best. --Paul Keddy, author of Water, Earth, Fire: Louisiana's Natural Heritage and Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation

The Lakes of Pontchartrain celebrates both a national treasure and the remarkable efforts that have gone into saving it. Professor Hastings strikes a delightful and uncommon balance between good science and good storytelling. I wish I had written it. --Mark S. Davis, director of the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law and Policy The Lakes of Pontchartrain is comprehensive, enlightening, and enjoyable. This book outlines the geologic formation of the New Orleans region and southeast Louisiana as its land rises over eons from the sea much like mythical Atlantis. It tells the real story of why French explorers founded New Orleans where it is today. It describes the growth of New Orleans over three centuries and the unintentionally adverse human impacts to the surrounding ecosystem. It covers the recent and some might say miraculous, for Louisiana, environmental recovery of Lake Pontchartrain to swimmable and fishable conditions. It also touches on the ultimate battle of New Orleans, endeavors to Save Our Coast and make the region self-sustaining again. Dr. Hastings has captured much more than the science and history of Pontchartrain; he has also captured its spirit. --Carlton Dufrechou, executive director of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Dr. Hastings is a respected authority on Lake Pontchartrain, as well as a devoted conservationist. This book shows him at his best. --Paul Keddy, author of Water, Earth, Fire: Louisiana's Natural Heritage and Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation

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Robert W. Hastings, Prattville, Alabama, is a retired professor of biological sciences from Southeastern Louisiana University currently working for the Auburn University Environmental Institute and the Alabama Natural Heritage Program. His work has appeared in a variety of journals and his conservation efforts in Louisiana have been recognized with numerous awards.

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