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Monroe Harbor


Monroe Harbor
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First, some background

The open spaces, bike and walking paths, and public art lining Monroe Harbor are the result of extensive ...

The lakefront 2.0

The first European settlers found the shoreline near where Michigan Avenue is now. Expansion into the lake began in ...

Tipping towards trouble

Lakes and rivers have built-in defenses that help them stay healthy even when water quality degrades, food ...

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