In 1962, an Indiana family rejected $25,000 for two acres; by 1969, their tiny forest ‘island’ stood surrounded by industrial development | World News
In a remarkable act of defiance, a World War II veteran and artist chose to keep his land intact, rejecting offers from industrial developers along the picturesque Lake Michigan shore. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, environmental conservation came to a head in the mid-20th century. According to a historical…