Field Guide to Rivers and Streams

Ryan Utz Ph.D.

ISBN 10: 1493060384 / ISBN 13: 9781493060382

Published by Rowman and Littlefield, US, 2022

About this Item

Rivers and the ecosystems they support have always captivated humans, leading curious scientists to broaden our understanding with ongoing research. In Explorer's Guide to Rivers and Streams, Dr. Ryan Utz (Chatham University) presents a broad scientific understanding of rivers, streams, and the animals that reside within them, written accessibly for a general audience. Topics range from what causes river flows to rise and fall to the ecology of riverine fishes. Kayakers, anglers, and hikers alike will find many tools within Explorer's Guide to Rivers and Streams to deepen their understanding of their favorite waterway.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781493060382

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to Rivers and Streams
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield, US
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493060384
• ISBN 13: 9781493060382
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 562 grams

About this title

Synopsis

In Field Guide to Rivers & Streams, Dr. Ryan Utz (Chatham University) presents a broad scientific understanding of rivers, streams, and the animals that reside within them, written accessibly for a general audience. Topics range from what causes river flows to rise and fall to the ecology of riverine fishes. Kayakers, anglers, and hikers alike will find many tools within Field Guide to Rivers & Streams to deepen their understanding of their favorite waterway.

About the Author

Dr. Ryan Utz is an assistant professor of water resources at Chatham University and outdoor enthusiast with an obsession for backcountry camping. He has published over forty scientific articles on subjects ranging from salmon restoration in California to long-term rising salinity levels in North American rivers. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he also contributes to Backpacker magazine.