Michigan's outdoor industry is an economic powerhouse reaching $26.6 billion in consumer spending and 232k direct jobs. This may come with little surprise knowing Michigan has a wealth of forests, trails, rivers, and lakes — rivaling top outdoor states such as Colorado, Montana, and California. What sets Michigan apart? The 4,500 miles of coastline known as the Great Lakes. Michigan residents and businesses thrive on the revenue brought in from the Great Lakes, but these extra footprints in the sand raise concerns for our coastlines. Some businesses in the outdoor industry have adopted the outdoor lifestyle branding and the importance of advocating the conservation of our coasts.

Contributions: Editor, Videographer

It was a privilege to work alongside Stone Hut Studios and Detroit PBS to enhance public awareness of this important issue. Our collaborator Noah Jurik was responsible for multiple interview shoots, drone footage, and extensive b-roll. I conducted a handful of interviews, b-roll, and was an assistant producer throughout the production and post-production process.

Learn more about our Great Lakes here: greatlakesnow.org
Check out more work by Stone Hut Studios here: stonehutstudios.com

Documentary about the Enbridge-owned Line 5 Pipeline that carries gas and oil underwater between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsula in the Straits of Mackinac