2018-2019
2018-2019 Go Big Read: The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan
A portrait of an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes, blending the epic story of the lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come.
Press Release
Read Chancellor Blank’s Press Release about the book: Book about Great Lakes Chosen for Go Big Read
An Evening with Dan Egan – Keynote Address
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Memorial Union Theater – Shannon Hall
Archived Video of Keynote Event
Book Resources
Reading Guide and Discussion Questions for The Death and Life of the Great Lakes (developed by Go Big Read program)
Research Guide for The Death and Life of the Great Lakes (developed by Go Big Read program)
Resources infographic for The Death and Life of the Great Lakes (developed by the UW-Madison Limnology Library)
Water Reading List (developed by Water@UW)