Water, rivers and creeks

Author:Luna B. Leopold

Summary:This primer on water contains an array of explanations of the processes that preserve desirable ecosystems. From river management and irrigation to flood control and dam construction, it seeks to integrate an understanding of natural processes and physical realities with practical water policy.

Print Book, English, 1997

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Publisher: University Science Books, Mill Valley, 1997

Target Audience:For adults.

Physical Description:260 pages : illustrations

ISBN:

9780935702989, 0935702989

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:422876541

Subjects:

Contents:

PART I: HYDROLOGY AND MORPHOLOGY Precipitation Infiltration Groundwater and Aquifers Surface water The river channel - formation and maintenance Rivers, creeks and vegetation PART II: THE WATER RESOURCE AND ITS MANAGEMENT Water supply Water use