Grand Kankakee Marsh: Everglades of the North

Overview

Less than a century ago, there was an area in the Midwest that resembled the swamplands of Florida's Everglades. Sometimes called the "Everglades of the North", The Grand Kankakee Marsh once saturated nearly a million acres in Northern Indiana and a portion of Illinois. Everglades of the North: The Story of the Grand Kankakee Marsh, reveals the diverse ecology, illustrates the astonishing history, and explores the controversial saga of the Grand Kankakee Marsh in how people have used and perceived this wetland for more than 10,000 years.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 5, 2012

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

For Goodness Sake Productions,Lakeshore Public Television

Director

Robert LaSalle

Writer

Jeff Manes

Budget

$150,000

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2522274