Rising water levels along the shores of Lake Superior are putting nearby cemeteries in serious jeopardy, as erosion steadily eats away at the land where the deceased are buried and families hold cherished memories.
Low-lying cemeteries situated close to shorelines are increasingly vulnerable to this kind of erosion — and two burial grounds near Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes in the United States, are facing this threat in a particularly alarming way.
As water levels climb, the land surrounding these cemeteries continues to erode, raising concerns not only about the physical remains of those buried there, but also about the lasting memories and connections that families and communities have tied to these sacred spaces.
