I hope to shed some light on the operations of this new, relatively obscure industry that hopes to recover the lost treasures of the past, and finally reward many of the lumberjacks for their hard work. ... These large timbers, which were being floated to the sawmills from the Apostle Islands and other areas around Lake Superior, became waterlogged and sank due to a number of reasons. ... On a final note, environmental quality to the lake ecosystem must be carefully monitored throughout this process in order to prevent unnecessary damage. ... "Divers find water-logged treasure." ...

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