Everglades of the North: The Story of the Grand Kankakee Marsh

2013 FESTIVAL
57 min.
Filmmakers:  Pat Wisniewski, Jeff Manes, Brian Kallies, and Tom Desch.
Everglades of the North explores the diverse ecology, unveils the astonishing history, and illustrates the controversial saga of the Grand Kankakee Marsh in how people have used and perceived this once massive wetland for more than 10,000 years. This missing piece of American ecology compels the viewer to consider the vital role wetlands and prairies play in our ecosystem. This film delivers the ongoing story of the Grand Kankakee Marsh through expert interviews, beautiful high-definition wildlife footage, historic never-before-seen photographs, and dramatic recreations.
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