Drowned Forest Project (2003)
Remnants of an ancient forest inundated by rising waters in Lake Huron over 7,000 years ago are explored and found to be remarkably well preserved.
A documentary DVD and teacher's guide are available.
Freshwater Invaders Project (2002)
Foreign species of animals and plants introduced to the Great Lakes have transformed the ecosystem, mostly to the detriment of native inhabitants.
A documentary DVD and teacher's guide are available.
Island Ecology Project (1998)
Species of plants and reptiles isolated on Great Lakes islands for thousands of years were investigated.
The Norwood Project (2004)
Exploration of the lake bottom near a prehistoric mining site on Lake Michigan revealed an ancient land bridge and river channel exposed during a period of low water levels 8,000-10,000 years ago.
A documentary DVD and teacher's guide are available.
Drowned coastlines of the prehistoric Great Lakes are being explored for sinkholes, underwater springs and other features
These shores were exposed during extreme low water
conditions some 10,000 years ago.  In 2005 we explored one of these underwater sinkhole springs (click to view report & video)
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Great Lakes, Ancient Shores, RIVER CHANNELS (2008)
RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Last updated January 12, 2007
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Link to Cranbrook News Article.
Great Lakes, Ancient Shores, SINKHOLES (2006)
Great Lakes, Ancient Shores, REEFS and LAKE LEVELS (2007)
Explains the geology of the great limestone deposits in Michigan and related features.
Exploration of the Mackinac Channel and the archaeological  treasures along it's shores..  Fantastic underwater footage!