Literature

In 1989, at a Ducks Unlimited meeting, President George H. W. Bush said three words that dramatically altered wetlands regulations: no net loss. By focusing on key characters, Vileisis makes federal regulation history interesting and engaging. 

Chicago , and much of the American midwest, was founded on wetlands. A thorough, and engaging history of how they fueled US economic development.

While access to fresh water is a looming problem, Postel puts a positive spin on societies water woes.

Logan brings soil alive in masterful and pungent work. Full of astonishing facts about the world under our feet.

Logan's other book, possibly more engaging and entertaining than Dirt. You'll be shocked to find out what is in the invisible air we breathe.

There's no going back to truly pristine, natural environments, if they ever existed. Marris provides a refreshing path forward not to reclaim nature, but be part of it.  

National Parks didn't start as pristine, untouched lands. We had to kick people out.

Short and accessible. Packed with interesting tales and little known wetland facts.

Beavers were, not long ago, as plentiful in the United States as deer. They kept water stocks clean and plentiful, even in the southwest. Can they help us with our current water issues?

An ambitious, sweeping history of the development of human civilization.