Sunday, May 19, 2013

Island Issues

USA: Plans for Belle Isle “Free Economic Zone” Gather Support

(Creative Commons aerial of Belle Isle)

In the economically depressed state of Michigan, proposals to turn a large island park into a tax-free haven have been surprisingly popular, if controversial.

(Creative Commons aerial of Belle Isle)

The debate over what should be done with Belle Isle – a vast city park in Michigan’s Detroit River – has been …Read More: USA: Plans for Belle Isle “Free Economic Zone” Gather Support

Governments buying Islands

USA: Sugar Island Snapped Up for Detroit River Refuge

(Detroit River Image by Mike Russell)

A private island in Michigan’s Detroit River has been purchased by the government, but controversy is brewing over the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s plans for its future.

(Detroit River Image by Mike Russell)

The Detroit River is now a rather scenic part of Michigan’s plentiful wilderness, despite being one …Read More: USA: Sugar Island Snapped Up for Detroit River Refuge