River Restoration - Softcover

 
9780865429192: River Restoration

Synopsis

Provides an overview of ecologically sensitive approaches to restoring river ecosystems altered by dams and reservoirs, channelization, and landuse developments. Describes the application of scientific principles to develop rivers and water resources and encourage ecosystem sustainability. The 12 articles are excerpted from the two-volume River Handbook (1994) for use in a graduate or advanced undergraduate course in river ecology or related subjects. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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