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What was the man convicted of doing?
The man was convicted of diverting a national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan.
What was the man's punishment?
The man was placed on probation for five years.
Why was diverting the national park river considered a crime?
Diverting a national park river can have negative environmental impacts and disrupt the natural ecosystem of the area.