1. BY: AUDREY B Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

2. Topographic Map Of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore There are 21 islands in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Some of the more well known islands are: Raspberry, Devil and Stockton islands. Raspberry and Devil islands are known for their beautiful lighthouses. Stockton island has an amazing campground. Devil island Raspberry island Stockton island

3. Country Map Of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is located in Lake Superior, off the shore of Wisconsin, in the United States Of America. United States Of America

4. How the Apostle Island National Lakeshore was created Originally fur traders and explorers came across the islands while trying to find a way to the East Indies. Senator Gaylord Nelson sponsored the legislation to make it into a National Lakeshore; which President Nixon signed on September 26, 1970 at that time it only included 20 islands. In 1986 Long Island was added to the National Lakeshore. Senator Gaylord Nelson President Richard Nixon

5. Environmental issues in the Apostle Islands The biggest issue facing the Apostle Islands is climate change. As planet temperatures rise there is less ice cover, major losses of tree species (spruce, hemlock, birch), and reductions of fish populations (Coastal Brooke Trout for example). Birch tree Coastal Brooke Trout

6. Environmental issues in the Apostle Islands In the Apostle Islands there has been a sudden increase of white tailed deer. They are now over running the park. As this species keeps growing they are eating many endangered plant species.

7. Special Landforms In The Apostle Islands One special landform the Apostle Islands have are caves. These are formed by the erosion of sandstone which makes up most of the Apostle Islands. In the summer, spring, and fall many times there are water in the caves. But in the winter those caves become ice caves that you can walk into and enjoy all of the beauty.

8. Raspberry Island Lighthouse A special feature in the Apostle Islands is the Raspberry Island lighthouse. It was built in 1862 and sponsored by Henry Rice a well known politician. It is nicknamed the “Showplace of the Apostle Islands”

9. Rocks In The Apostle Islands There are many different types of rocks in the Apostle Islands. Sandstone is what the islands are mostly made out of. Sandstone erodes easily and helps give the Apostle Islands their unique shapes. Some other common rocks found in the Apostle Islands are Basalt and Quartz. Sandstone Basalt Quartz

10. How Technology Is Used In The Apostle Islands Technology is used to track invasive species, also called non native species, such as the three spine stickleback fish. They also use it to see how high water pollution levels are, and to track the water quality. Three Spine Stickleback Water treatment facility

11. How The Apostle Islands Where Formed The sandstone that makes up the majority of the islands was deposited in the late Precambrian era, from various streams. Overtime several glacial periods eroded the sandstone by hitting the stone; it eroded away; which formed the islands we know today.

12. How The Land Is Changing Large scale erosion has plagued the park; it has all happened because of climate change, intensity of storms, fire, and the variations of levels in Lake Superior. Another cause of erosion is human made factors such as air and water pollution.

14. Bibliography "Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | Travel Wisconsin." TravelWisconsin. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2015. Topographic Map "54814 Zip Code Detailed Profile." 54814 Zip Code (Bayfield, Wisconsin) Profile. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2016. Country Map "Where Is Apostle Islands, Wisconsin." Where Is Apostle Islands, Wisconsin. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015. Gaylord Nelson Pic "Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson Inspires Us Still." Blue Planet Green Living. N.p., 21 Apr. 2009. Web. 19 Jan. 2016. Richard Nixon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Nixon Birch tree pic "Birch Trees in the South (landscape, Growing, Northern, Plant) - Garden -Trees, Grass, Lawn, Flowers, Irrigation, Landscaping... - City-Data Forum." Birch Trees in the South (landscape, Growing, Northern, Plant) - Garden -Trees, Grass, Lawn, Flowers, Irrigation, Landscaping... - City-Data Forum. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2016.

15. Bibliography Trout "Coaster Brook Trout & Native Fish Species Restoration." Coaster Brook Trout & Native Fish Species Restoration. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2016. Deer Over Population Article "Van Deelen Lab." Van Deelen Lab. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2015. Deer pic "Brown-county-hills-whitetail-deer | The Nature Conservancy." Brown-county-hills-whitetail-deer | The Nature Conservancy. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2015 Ice Caves "Bayfield Bustling with Outdoor Activities in Winter." Bayfield Bustling with Outdoor Activities in Winter. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2015. Raspberry island lighthouse pic & info "Raspberry Island Lighthouse - Picture of PMG Charters, Bayfield - TripAdvisor." Raspberry Island Lighthouse - Picture of PMG Charters, Bayfield - TripAdvisor. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2016. Sandstone pic top left "Geology - Rocks and Minerals." Geology - Rocks and Minerals. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2015. Basalt "ESEU - Earth Science Education Unit - Virtual Rock Kit." ESEU - Earth Science Education Unit - Virtual Rock Kit. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2016.

16. Bibliography Quartz "Quartz." Mineral. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2016. Waste Water treatment plant "Biogas Power Solution for Municipalities - The Green Business Guide." The Green Business Guide. N.p., 15 Aug. 2012. Web. 16 Dec. 2015. Fish pic "Gasterosteus Aculeatus." Animal Diversity Web. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2015. Info for tech used in the Apostle Islands Kraft, George J., and Christine Mechenich. Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Wisconsin). Fort Collins, CO: National Park Service, 2007. Web. 16 Dec. 2015. Info for geology on how the park was formed United States. National Park Service. "Apostle Islands Sea Caves." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, 22 Dec. 2015. Web. 04 Jan. 2016. Info for geology "Apostle Islands." NPS: Nature & Science» Geology Resources Division. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Jan. 2016. Erosion in the park "Lighthouses@Lighthouse Digest... Erosion Control Projects Set for Two Apostle Islands' Lighthouses." Lighthouses@Lighthouse Digest... Erosion Control Projects Set for Two Apostle Islands' Lighthouses. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Jan. 2016.

17. Bibliography how the park was formed Http:www.nps.gov/apis/learn/nature/geologicformations.htm. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2016. Crazy pic of tree on rock "CAVES : CANYONS : DIVES : CLIMBS : HIKES : SUMMITS : RESEARCH : COMMUNITY : OUTREACH." : APOSTLE ISLANDS NATIONAL LAKESHORE KAYAK TO DEVILS ISLAND. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2016. Erosion first pic "0372A011.jpg | Mira Images." 0372A011.jpg | Mira Images//. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2016. last amazing picture "Devil’s Island – Apostle Islands." N.p., 05 May 2015. Web. 20 Jan. 2016.