The Economic Times

In 1972, a 3,300-acre preservation effort began protecting the Elk River Chain of Lakes in Michigan. More than 50 years later, monitoring shows water quality remains healthy

More than half a century ago, a conservation effort in northern Michigan set out to protect an extraordinary network of waterways, and its legacy continues to demonstrate the value of long-term environmental stewardship. The preservation effort that began in 1972 reflected a growing recognition that Michigans freshwater resources needed long-term protection.