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BIOTOPE IN NATURE: Spanning approximately 84km, the Escanaba River is one of Michigan’s most iconic waterways. Originating in Marquette County, it winds its way through the landscape before emptying into Lake Michigan. The cold, clear waters support healthy populations of brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Game fish such as bass are also common, along with many typical lake species like perch, walleye, and northern pike.
The name "Escanaba" comes from the Ojibwa/Chippewa word meaning “flat rock.” Over time, the river has carved its way through limestone beds and rock formations, shaping the terrain. As it flows through scenic Northwoods forests, it features multiple waterfalls that feed into a series of rapids.
The river’s water is naturally stained an orangish-brown color due to iron deposits along its banks. However, for the purposes of this model, the water was kept clear. In the river’s slower sections, aquatic vegetation such as coontail thrives, while in faster-moving areas, green hair algae can be seen clinging to rocks where the current is less disruptive.
I’ve spent many summers along this river, and its beauty and ecological richness inspired me to recreate it in this biotope model.
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