It was a battle that would determine the fate of our region, the fate of our country.

Some see it as an awe-inspiring natural wonder. Others, a family vacation. A prize-winning walleye. A shipping superhighway. A new source of energy. Or, a scientific resource.

It is the 11th largest lake on earth. Within its currents flows the story of where we’ve been and where we are headed.

Lake Erie: Beyond the Surface, Watch Saturday June 30th at 7 on Channel 3; Watch again on-line. Video will be posted after 8 P.M. on June 30th on on wkyc.com.