Today, Lake Ontario has surged into headlines after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed \"Lake America\" for U.S. federal use, igniting outrage across Canada. The centuries-old name—shared by a lake that's more than half Canadian—has become the latest flashpoint in an escalating cross-border political and cultural dispute. To kick off our 12th season we are diving deep into the history of Lake Ontario.
Daniel Macfarlane is a Professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability at Western Michigan University. His most recent book is \"The Lives of Lake Ontario: An Environmental History\" (September 2024).
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