Institutional Bases for Control of Nonpoint Source Pollution Under the Clean Water Act, With Emphasis on Agricultural Nonpoint Sources - Softcover

Beatrice Hort Holmes

 
9780461913736: Institutional Bases for Control of Nonpoint Source Pollution Under the Clean Water Act, With Emphasis on Agricultural Nonpoint Sources

Synopsis

The book "Institutional Bases for Control of Nonpoint Source Pollution Under The Clean Water Act—With Emphasis on Agricultural Nonpoint Sources" by Beatrice H. Holmes provides a detailed examination of the institutional framework for controlling nonpoint source pollution, focusing on agricultural sources. It explores the historical evolution of pollution control laws, the distinction between point and nonpoint sources, and the regulatory mechanisms under the Clean Water Act. The book emphasizes the roles of state, local, and federal agencies in implementing pollution control measures, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in achieving water quality goals through intergovernmental cooperation.

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