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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the sources of bacterial and chemical inputs in three major water systems flowing through a national park. The author conducted water sampling and analysis to determine how land use and environmental factors influence water quality, focusing on the impact of nearby cattle grazing on bacterial levels in the North Fork of the Virgin River. Drawing on previous studies on nonpoint pollution and the effects of grazing on water quality, the author presents evidence of increased bacterial concentrations in areas where cattle have direct access to streams. The book also provides baseline data on the chemical composition of the three water systems, identifying elevated sodium levels that may pose concerns for wildlife. By examining the relationship between land use and water quality, this book sheds light on how human activities can impact natural ecosystems and provides valuable insights for managing water resources in protected areas. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.