The Great Lakes Water Wars by Peter Annin: Hardcover, Aug., 2006. Available from Overstock.com for $16.27

John Marta writes: How the water is used, diverted and added to, the Great Lakes History and related controversies.

Clint ruminates: A timely topic. For our grandchildren and beyond the depletion of the world's fresh water will likely have consequences far more serious than the depletion of fossil fuels faced by our generation. Maybe they'll see the Nation's second civil war but this time it'll be the northern tier of states seceding from the union to escape federal laws which continue the pumping of Great Lakes water to draught-ravished southern states.

Andrew Tallon points out the following link discusses the 'Compact' desribed by Annin in the book:

http://www.cglg.org/projects/water/CompactImplementation.asp#State%20Legislative%20Activity

It also can be reached through the site given in the book: www.greatlakeswaterwars.com

By  Peter E. Black (Syracuse, NY United States) - See all my reviews    I started out to skim Peter Annin's book, determine what to say, and decide how to write a requested review. I had no trouble becoming completely engrossed at the start of the Author's Note and Prologue, and read the whole thing. Cover to cover. I do not need to abridge all its contents in great detail, nor could I begin to accomplish that task as eloquently, chronologically, and thoroughly as does the author anyway. What's more, the stories presented are fascinating and rapidly ensnare the reader. It will be of value to active professionals, students, politicians, NGO participants, and elected officials as well as to residents of the Great Lakes Basin, and to those who think they can tap into its abundant waters. What's more, it is informative and fun to read.

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