Entering the Watershed: A New Approach To Save America's River Ecosystems

Size: 8vo - over 7" - 9"

From Publisher:

Entering the Watershed is the product of a two-year project established by the Pacific Rivers Council to develop new federal riverine protection and restoration policy alternatives. It recommends a comprehensive new approach to river protection based on principles of watershed dynamics, ecosystem function, and conservation biology -- a nationwide, strategic community- and ecosystem-based watershed restoration initiative. The book:

• describes in detail the existing level of damage to rivers and species
• analyzes flaws and gaps in existing policy
• provides the framework necessary to develop new policies
• outlines the scientific underpinnings and management strategies needed in new policy
• makes specific policy proposals

Product Info

ISBN: 1559632755

ISBN-13: 9781559632751

Publisher: Island Press

Year: 1993

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

Seller Info

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Country: United States