The Great Lakes are one of the most spectacular natural wonders of our world. The word “lakes” is actually a misnomer. These massive bodies of water are essentially inland seas with tides, currents, whitecap waves, and – yes – even shipwrecks. They contain approximately 18% of the world’s surface freshwater, which is second only to the polar ice caps. They are wondrous in both size and beauty, and they are a resource worth preserving.
Today is World Water Day. Take a moment to reflect on how important clean water is to all of us and how lucky we are to live where we do.