In an effort to add some perspective and history to WLRN's Canoe Project, we're also taking a look at books that add to the conversation about Miami-Dade's canals. "The Swamp," which written by Michael Grunwald and published in 2006, tells the story of the beginning of Miami's canals, which stemmed from early efforts to drain the Everglades in South Florida.
Monday, April 23, 2012
"Most of these canals are not man-made." As part of Canoe Project's mission to shed some light on Miami's forgotten waterways, I spoke to Pamela Sweeney, an expert on Miami's canal system and the Biscayne Bay. Pamela is the Manager of the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The filmmakers behind Cocaine Cowboys unveil a new documentary focusing on South Florida's marijuana smuggling past. The film profiles Everglades City, where fishermen used the labyrinth of mangroves to smuggle pot. They were eventually caught, and 80 percent of the town's male population ended up prison.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Miami filmmaker Billy Corben not only directed Square Grouper, the latest documentary from the Miami Beach-based Rakontur production company, but he also wrote the music and lyrics for two of the songs that appeared in the film.
WLRN contributor Terence Cantarella begins his journey through Miami-Dade's canal system by canoe on Monday, April 16.
Follow his journey on Twitter and Facebook, and tune in to WLRN 91.3 FM every morning and afternoon to hear about his travels.
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