Introduction To Watershed Development

Author : Robert Lawrence France
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0742542092

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Introduction to Watershed Development by Robert Lawrence France Pdf

"Sprawl" - the spread of development from urban centers into the countryside - is recognized as one of the most serious threats to watershed functionality and health. Introduction to Watershed Development: Understanding and Managing the Impacts of Sprawl presents a logical framework to measure, minimize, and manage the problem of development. From the viewpoint of understanding the responses of watersheds to sprawl, this book addresses issues such as: how water bodies are linked to the land, what the horizon issues and problems are in watershed management, which surveying approaches can be used to monitor the change to watersheds, and how new, water-sensitive developments can be planned. Exploring what landscape architecture approaches cna be used to mitigate the problems of development, Introduction to Watershed Development is Robert L. France's distinctive and extremely well-informed perspective on watershed management, culled from the author's many years of research, scholarship, consulting, and teaching. -- from back cover.

Author : Timothy Randhir
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843391098

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Watershed Management by Timothy Randhir Pdf

Watershed management is an integrated approach that evaluates system-wide implications of natural resource problems. It has received considerable attention among communities and resource managers as an appropriate approach to deal with complex problems. Problem-solving is an important aspect of watersheds that involves diagnosis, assessment, solution, and implementation issues that often mean processing an enormous amount of information. A typical problem requires compilation of information from a variety of sources and is time consuming. This book will use a problem-based approach to present information on each problem facing watersheds. The subject area derives from a variety of disciplines and experiences and is presented clear and systematically throughout for easy reading and understanding. The problems covered in the book are major ones facing watersheds through the globe. The first chapter introduces principles of watershed management and is followed by chapters that are problem specific. Each problem is dealt with systematically with introduction, analysis, strategies, and further references. Watershed Management provides a valuable reference to professionals, students, scientists, and common citizens who are interested in learning about the variety of problems and approaches in watershed management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Water quality management
ISBN : MINN:31951D02483416P

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Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gerald J. Kauffman
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0470673788

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Introduction to Watershed Management by Gerald J. Kauffman Pdf

Author : K. William Easter,John A. Dixon,Maynard M. Hufschmidt
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Integrated water development
ISBN : 9789813035744

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Watershed Resources Management by K. William Easter,John A. Dixon,Maynard M. Hufschmidt Pdf

Today, a systemwide approach to watershed resource management is essential. As recent history has shown, the usual mixture of biophysical management measures are often constrained by institutional factors, frequently producing limited results. This book offers important management alternatives, examining this resource problem within an economic framework, using an interdisciplinary approach. Part I introduces the basic economic, biophysical, social, institutional, and policy aspects of watershed management. Part II illustrates specific watershed approaches through selected case studies from Asia and the Pacific.

Author : Isobel W. Heathcote
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470376256

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Integrated Watershed Management by Isobel W. Heathcote Pdf

An integrated framework for water resources management It has been said that "water is the next oil." A strong global consensus has begun to develop that effective water management must start at the watershed level, and that water management actions must be taken in the context of watersheds, and the human communities in them. Integrated Watershed Management: Principles and Practice, Second Edition presents a flexible, integrated framework for watershed management that addresses the biophysical, social, and economic issues affecting water resources and their use. Comprehensive in scope and multidisciplinary in approach, it equips readers with the necessary tools and techniques to develop sound watershed management policy and practice—from problem definition and goal setting to selecting management strategies and procedures for monitoring implementation. Ten years of practice have demonstrated that the core concepts presented in the first edition of this book remain true and important. This Second Edition is fully updated to reflect current practice and recent experience in watershed management, including: New coverage of strategies for the selection and evaluation of public engagement processes Sampling, data management, and computer simulation technologies Recent legislative changes International watershed issues Many new case studies Water resources planning and management is not just a technical challenge; it is also a social challenge, and an opportunity. It is, ultimately, a framework for human societies to shape, protect, and improve the environment in which they live. Providing a rational framework for the development of water resources management strategies, Integrated Watershed Management, Second Edition is a one-stop resource for upper-level students and professionals in environmental science, natural resource management, and environmental engineering.

Author : E. Beheim,G.S. Rajwar,M. Haigh,J. Krecek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789048137695

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Integrated Watershed Management by E. Beheim,G.S. Rajwar,M. Haigh,J. Krecek Pdf

Headwaters are fragile environments threatened by anthropogenic actions. The regeneration of headwaters calls for a practical approach through integrated environmental management. This book discusses various issues concerning headwater regions of the world under wide-ranging themes: climate change impacts, vegetal cover, sub-surface hydrology, catchment and streamflow hydrology, pollution, water quality and limnology, remote sensing and GIS, environmental impact assessment and mitigation, socio-economic impacts, public participation, education and management, and integrated watershed management. This book aims to bring about an awareness in sustainable regeneration of headwater regions and particularly highlighting the problems of environmental management in highlands and headwaters. These regions consist of great reserves of natural resources which need to be exploited and managed sustainably.

Author : Farhad Vania,Bansuri Taneja
Publisher : IIED
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : 9781843695394

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People, Policy, Participation by Farhad Vania,Bansuri Taneja Pdf

Author : H. M. Gregersen,Peter F. Ffolliott,Kenneth N. Brooks
Publisher : CABI
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781845932817

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Integrated Watershed Management by H. M. Gregersen,Peter F. Ffolliott,Kenneth N. Brooks Pdf

Land and water management is especially critical as the use of upstream watersheds can drastically affect large numbers of people living in downstream watersheds. This work examines the institutional and technical context for managing watersheds and river basins, including the involvement of both the public and private sectors.

Author : Larry A. Roesner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015040980214

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Effects of Watershed Development and Management on Aquatic Ecosystems by Larry A. Roesner Pdf

This collection contains 40 papers on ecosystems in urban areas presented at a conference on the effects of watershed development and management on aquatic ecosystems, held in Snowbird, Utah, August 4-9, 1996.

Author : A. Fares,A.I. El-Kadi
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845640910

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Coastal Watershed Management by A. Fares,A.I. El-Kadi Pdf

Coastal watersheds differ from others by their unique features, including proximity to the ocean, weather and rainfall patterns, subsurface features, and land covers. Land use changes and competing needs for valuable water and land resources are especially more distinctive to such watersheds. This book covers recent research relevant to coastal watersheds. It addresses the impact of a stream’s chemical, biological, and sediment pollutants on the quality of the receiving waters, such as estuaries, bays, and near-shore waters. The contents of the book can be divided into three sections; a) overview of hydrological modelling, b) water quality assessment, and c) watershed management. This book differs from other hydrology books by dealing with coastal watersheds which are characterized by their unique features: including weather and rainfall patterns, subsurface characteristics, and land use and cover. In addition to academia, the book should be of interest to organizations concerned with watershed management, such as local and federal governments and environmental groups. Overall, the book is expected to satisfy a great need toward understanding and managing critical areas in many parts of the world.

Author : Suhas P. Wani,Johan Rockstrom,Kanwar Lal Sahrawat
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466512825

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Integrated Watershed Management in Rainfed Agriculture by Suhas P. Wani,Johan Rockstrom,Kanwar Lal Sahrawat Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive presentation of the realization of improved rainfed agriculture yield in semi-arid and dry land areas. The incentive of watershed programs is to increase the return on investment with over 20% for 65% of the projects that are currently underperforming. Besides techniques to improve the livelihood of the many small

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Committee on Watershed Management
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309064170

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New Strategies for America's Watersheds by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Committee on Watershed Management Pdf

Emergence of a toxic organism like pfisteria in tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay has focused public attention on potential hazards in our water. More importantly, it has reminded us of the importance of the entire watershed to the health of any body of water and how political boundaries complicate watershed management. New Strategies for America's Watersheds provides a timely and comprehensive look at the rise of "watershed thinking" among scientists and policymakers and recommends ways to steer the nation toward improved watershed management. The volume defines important terms, identifies fundamental issues, and explores reasons why now is the time to bring watersheds to the forefront of ecosystem management. In a discussion of scale and scope, the committee examines how to expand the watershed from a topographic unit to a framework for integrating natural, social, and economic perspectives as they share the same geographic space. The volume discusses: Regional variations in climate, topography, demographics, institutions, land use, culture, and law. Roles and interaction of federal, state, and local agencies. Availability or lack of pertinent data. Options for financing. The committee identifies critical points in watershed planning to ensure appropriate stakeholder involvement and integration of science, policy, and environmental ethics.

Author : Laslo Pancel,Michael Köhl
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3642546005

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Tropical Forestry Handbook by Laslo Pancel,Michael Köhl Pdf

This book provides a cross-section of all outstanding experience in all fields of tropical forestry under a drastically changing environment induced by climate change. It sheds light on the existing know-how and presents it in a concise and efficient way for the scientist and professional in charge of planning, implementing and evaluating forest resources. The Tropical Forestry Handbook provides proven and/or promising alternative concepts which can be applied to solve organizational, administrative and technical challenges prevailing in the tropics. Presented are state of the art methods in all fields concerning tropical forestry. Emphasize is given to methods which are adapted to- and which safeguard - environmental conditions.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on Mitigating Wetland Losses
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001-12-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309074322

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Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on Mitigating Wetland Losses Pdf

Recognizing the importance of wetland protection, the Bush administration in 1988 endorsed the goal of "no net loss" of wetlands. Specifically, it directed that filling of wetlands should be avoided, and minimized when it cannot be avoided. When filling is permitted, compensatory mitigation must be undertaken; that is, wetlands must be restored, created, enhanced, and, in exceptional cases, preserved, to replace the permitted loss of wetland area and function, such as water quality improvement within the watershed. After more than a dozen years, the national commitment to "no net loss" of wetlands has been evaluated. This new book explores the adequacy of science and technology for replacing wetland function and the effectiveness of the federal program of compensatory mitigation in accomplishing the nation's goal of clean water. It examines the regulatory framework for permitting wetland filling and requiring mitigation, compares the mitigation institutions that are in use, and addresses the problems that agencies face in ensuring sustainability of mitigated wetlands over the long term. Gleaning lessons from the mixed results of mitigation efforts to date, the book offers 10 practical guidelines for establishing and monitoring mitigated wetlands. It also recommends that federal, state, and local agencies undertake specific institutional reforms. This book will be important to anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the "no net loss" issue: policy makers, regulators, environmental scientists, educators, and wetland advocates.