"Expertly weaves personal experiences and extensive research into an invaluable lake stewardship guidebook for anyone who loves lakes."--Jo Latimore, senior outreach specialist, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University "Rulseh's rich and readable book tells us not only how intimately connected we are to our waters but how the fate of water is our fate as well. "--Jeff Forester, executive director, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates "This book will forever change how you think about lakes and the Northwoods."--Jake Vander Zanden, director of the Center for Limnology, UW-Madison "A clarion call and much needed warning of how we are environmentally damaging our lakes and rivers throughout the Great Lakes states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented. An unreservedly recommended addition to personal reading lists of environmental activists, lake and river enthusiasts, and a critically important and urgent contribution to community and academic library Environmental Studies collections and supplemental curriculum studies syllabus."--Midwest Book Review "Rulseh has the knack of simply describing groundwater flow, how watersheds work, and other key lake processes. If you use these lakes, this is a must-read.

This well-researched book draws on personal experience, scientific reports, and research."--Silent Sports magazine "This excellent follow up to Rulseh's A Lakeside Companion covers all the major threats to our lakes, covering everything from aquatic invasive species to phosphorus-fueled algae blooms to newer threats like the complications caused by more powerful watercraft and their abnormally large wakes. Through it all he talks to numerous experts from Wisconsin and beyond."--Wisconsin Lakes "This is a book that covers scientific and ecological problems, but it is written in a way that makes it understandable to the average guy without a science or natural resources background. You will understand why something that can seem harmless to a lake dweller or a user of our lakes is indeed, not harmless. And, you will know why. This is a great read for all of us who like our northern woods and waters and would like the environment to stay healthy."--Free Pioneer Express "A marvelously thorough synopsis of the many daunting issues surrounding lake management.

Highly recommended."--John Bates, author of Wisconsin's Wild Lakes: A Guide to the Last Undeveloped Natural Lakes.