People always give preference to building their settlements on the banks of rivers, lakes and other water bodies.This is understandable and not surprising and fresh water, and the fish, and the beast comes out to drink.Yes, and for domestic use, water is needed in large quantities.It was no exception and Lake Huron.
history reservoir
Even before the discovery of America by Europeans, the lake was by no means deserted.Its shores were inhabited by numerous natives-Indians.The largest was the tribe vendatov.The first Europeans to learn a new French territory, which drew an analogy between the traditional structure of the hair on the head of the male vendatov and severed boar's head.In French, the latter called "Gora", and as a result of the tribe was renamed Huron.
Lake Huron location was very good, and Europeans were left on its shores forever.If in the preparation of the earliest maps pond ingeniously named Freshwater Sea (translation-tracing from the Indian language), then over time it has increasingly become a "Lake Huron" and then the name was reduced to contemporary.
Geographical coordinates
Lake Huron has a very interesting geography.Let's start with the fact that in today's world it theoretically belongs to two countries: the United States and (to them in the set) Canada.On the one hand Michigan shore (ie land USA), on the other - belong to Ontario, and this is Canada.This Lake Huron is also a natural monument, moreover, that it is among the five "Great Lakes", it also connects to the overall system of the three other bodies of water.Such unique lakes, perhaps, you will not find anywhere else on the globe.On the border it (and they are connected): Erie (it is in the south), the upper (north-west link across the River St. Marys) and Michigan (it is already strictly to the west).And while still not exactly say where is Lake Huron, and it is in Canada and in the United States.
environmental situation
It is sad, but not the unique characteristics of the place, nor the fact that Lake Huron location is just great, did not save him from the fate of most of the rare corners of nature.Ever since the 17th century, Europeans used the pond for wood and minerals found.Over the past nearly four centuries, the industry has caused almost irreparable damage to Lake Huron.And in 19-20 centuries to the already "accustomed" industries joined metallurgy, pulp and paper mills.These industries also require a considerable amount of water, and Lake Huron could give it to them.We can say that this is what ruined the rare pond.
«area of concern»
saddest thing is that from the lake not just take water for industrial needs.In the end, a reservoir fed by springs that somehow restore water balance in it.The bad news is that there is discharged waste water, and that this fight at Lake strength is not enough.So far, Lake Huron has been declared a disaster area, but "area of concern" parts of it have become.Its high content of water "excess" of bacteria, it became the seat of toxic compounds and heavy metals.Some fish and shellfish disappeared from the relict lake, and all of these features even more frightening, if you remember, where is Lake Huron.After all, it has been preserved from the ice age, and these places are not so many in the world.
situation is complicated by the fact that in the lake there are new kinds of creatures, previously alien to him.Among them are sea barbed flea and mussels (this in a freshwater lake!).It is worth considering the fact that Lake Huron navigable, which not only affects the environment but also reduces the tourist interest in the pond.The tourists - the main source of environmental maintaining the unique natural objects.
Species attractiveness
And this sad situation exists despite the fact that Lake Huron has an interesting landscape and great opportunities for tourism.At least that area of Lake Huron is almost 60 thousand square kilometers is already talking about its potential.And when you consider that this body of water has a very tortuous coastline, whereby the length of the coast stretches 6,000 kilometers (many believe that the beach is longer), the tourist attraction of Lake Huron has grown significantly.It would be nice to take into consideration that the area of Lake Huron is literally dotted with islands, suitable for recreation.But more interesting is that most of these "oasis" is populated, so the tourists will not have problems with the infrastructure.
struggle for the salvation
Now both governments (recall, the United States and Canada "responsible" for the Lake Huron) take joint efforts to restore the ecological value of the second largest lake of the Big Five.Brood fish run, working on productions increased control over discharges, try to limit shipping.However, according to experts, such little effort.We need something more drastic to revive the lake, findeth since the Ice Age.Ideally, it is better to close all the industries along the banks of the Huron.However, as we all understand, it's impossible.Therefore, there dying for something unique, because too little money is allocated to its preservation and maintenance.
Americans and Canadians believe that if enough money or time to travel to the rest (for example, the Seychelles or resort in the Dominican Republic), the Huron successfully replace all of these options.And in the memory of the family for many years remain quaint shore, unusual island and gentle water of this amazing lake.
