The Challenges Of Dam Removal And River Restoration

Author : Jerome V. DeGraff,James Erwin Evans
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813741215

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The Challenges of Dam Removal and River Restoration by Jerome V. DeGraff,James Erwin Evans Pdf

"River restoration is a societal goal in the United States. This collection of research articles focuses on our current understanding of the impacts of removing dams and the role of dam removal in the larger context of river restoration. The papers are grouped by topic: (1) assessment of existing dams, strategies to determine impounded legacy sediments, and evaluating whether or not to remove the dam; (2) case studies of the hydrologic, sediment, and ecosystem impacts of recent dam removals; (3) assessment of river restoration by modifying flows or removing dams; and (4) the concept of river restoration in the context of historical changes in river systems"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Bertrand Morandi,Marylise Cottet,Hervé Piégay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119410003

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River Restoration by Bertrand Morandi,Marylise Cottet,Hervé Piégay Pdf

River Restoration River restoration initiatives are now widespread across the world. The research efforts undertaken to support them are increasingly interdisciplinary, focusing on ecological, chemical, physical as well as societal issues. River Restoration: Political, Social, and Economic Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of research in the field of river restoration in humanities and the social sciences. It illustrates how, in the last thirty years or so, such approaches have evolved and strengthened within the restoration sciences. The scientific community working in this domain has structured itself, often regionally and circumstantially, to critically assess and improve restoration policies and practices. As a research field, river restoration tackles three thematic axes: Human-river interactions – especially perceptions and practices of rivers, and how these interactions can be changed by restoration projects Political processes, with a particular interest in governance and decision-making, and a specific emphasis on the question of public participation in restoration projects Evaluation of the social and economic benefits of river restoration River Restoration: Political, Social, and Economic Perspectives encompasses these three topics, and more, to provide the reader with the most up-to-date and holistic view of this constantly evolving area. The book will be of particular interest to human and social scientists, biophysical scientists (hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists), environmental scientists, public policy makers, design or planning officers, and anyone working in the field of river restoration.

Author : Peter Brewitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Dam retirement
ISBN : 0870719580

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Same River Twice by Peter Brewitt Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Dam retirement
ISBN : PSU:000060495211

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Dam Removal by Anonim Pdf

Author : I. Chrisholm,American Rivers,Friends of the Earth,Trout Unlimited
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:637006244

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Dam Removal Success Stories by I. Chrisholm,American Rivers,Friends of the Earth,Trout Unlimited Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : H. John Heinz III Center for Science Economics and Environme
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015056155537

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Dam Removal by Anonim Pdf

Report focuses on the removal of small dams, defined as storing 1-100 acre-feet of water.

Author : Daizo Tsutsumi,Jonathan B. Laronne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118971406

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Gravel-Bed Rivers by Daizo Tsutsumi,Jonathan B. Laronne Pdf

With contributions from key researchers across the globe, and edited by internationally recognized leading academics, Gravel-bed Rivers: Processes and Disasters presents the definitive review of current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers. Continuing an established and successful series of scholarly reports, this book consists of the papers presented at the 8th International Gravel-bed Rivers Workshop. Focusing on all the recent progress that has been made in the field, subjects covered include flow, physical modeling, sediment transport theory, techniques and instrumentation, morphodynamics and ecological topics, with special attention given to aspects of disasters relevant to sediment supply and integrated river management. This up-to-date compendium is essential reading for geomorphologists, river engineers and ecologists, river managers, fluvial sedimentologists and advanced students in these fields.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Dam retirement
ISBN : 0913890960

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Dam Removal Success Stories by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bertrand Morandi,Marylise Cottet,Hervé Piégay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119409984

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River Restoration by Bertrand Morandi,Marylise Cottet,Hervé Piégay Pdf

River Restoration River restoration initiatives are now widespread across the world. The research efforts undertaken to support them are increasingly interdisciplinary, focusing on ecological, chemical, physical as well as societal issues. River Restoration: Political, Social, and Economic Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of research in the field of river restoration in humanities and the social sciences. It illustrates how, in the last thirty years or so, such approaches have evolved and strengthened within the restoration sciences. The scientific community working in this domain has structured itself, often regionally and circumstantially, to critically assess and improve restoration policies and practices. As a research field, river restoration tackles three thematic axes: Human-river interactions – especially perceptions and practices of rivers, and how these interactions can be changed by restoration projects Political processes, with a particular interest in governance and decision-making, and a specific emphasis on the question of public participation in restoration projects Evaluation of the social and economic benefits of river restoration River Restoration: Political, Social, and Economic Perspectives encompasses these three topics, and more, to provide the reader with the most up-to-date and holistic view of this constantly evolving area. The book will be of particular interest to human and social scientists, biophysical scientists (hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists), environmental scientists, public policy makers, design or planning officers, and anyone working in the field of river restoration.

Author : Miklas Scholz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315644660

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Water Resources and Environment by Miklas Scholz Pdf

The 2015 International Conference on Water Resource and Environment (WRE2015) aims to provide a platform where scholars from different countries can exchange ideas, opinions and views. This book is divided into four main themes:1. Hydrology and water resources;2. Water pollution; 3. Water treatment methods, and4. Freshwater ecosystems. Exploring to

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on River Science at the U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309103572

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River Science at the U.S. Geological Survey by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on River Science at the U.S. Geological Survey Pdf

Rivers provide about 60 percent of the nation's drinking water and irrigation water and 10 percent of the nation's electric power needs. The multiple and sometimes incompatible services demanded of rivers often lead to policy and management conflicts that require the integration of science-based information. This report advises the U.S. Geological Survey on how it can best address river science challenges by effectively using its resources and coordinating its activities with other agencies. The report identifies the highest priority river science issues for the USGS, including environmental flows and river restoration, sediment transport and geomorphology, and groundwater surface-water interactions. It also recommends two cross-cutting science activities including surveying and mapping the nation's river systems according to key physical and landscape features, and expanding work on predictive models, especially those that simulate interactions between physical-biological processes. The report identifies key variables to be monitored and data-managed. It proposes enhancements in streamflow, biological, and sediment monitoring; these include establishing multidisciplinary, integrated reach-scale monitoring sites and developing a comprehensive national sediment monitoring program. Finally, it encourages the USGS to be at the forefront of new technology application, including airborne lidar and embedded, networked, wireless sensors.

Author : Helga Rainer,Arcus Foundation
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108423212

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Infrastructure Development and Ape Conservation by Helga Rainer,Arcus Foundation Pdf

Presents an objective rigorous analysis of relevant issues along with case studies to examine the interface between ape conservation and infrastructure development. This title is also available as Open Access via Cambridge Core.

Author : Daniel McCool
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231504416

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River Republic by Daniel McCool Pdf

Daniel McCool not only chronicles the history of water development agencies in America and the way in which special interests have abused rather than preserved the country's rivers, he also narrates the second, brighter act in this ongoing story: the surging, grassroots movement to bring these rivers back to life and ensure they remain pristine for future generations. The culmination of ten years of research and observation, McCool's book confirms the surprising news that America's rivers are indeed returning to a healthier, free-flowing condition. The politics of river restoration demonstrates how strong grassroots movements can challenge entrenched powers and win. Through passion and dedication, ordinary people are reclaiming the American landscape, forming a "river republic" of concerned citizens from all backgrounds and sectors of society. As McCool shows, the history, culture, and fate of America is tied to its rivers, and their restoration is a microcosm mirroring American beliefs, livelihoods, and an increasing awareness of what two hundred years of environmental degradation can do. McCool profiles the individuals he calls "instigators," who initiated the fight for these waterways and, despite enormous odds, have succeeded in the near-impossible task of challenging and changing the status quo. Part I of the volume recounts the history of America's relationship to its rivers; part II describes how and why Americans "parted" them out, destroying their essence and diminishing their value; and part III shows how society can live in harmony with its waterways while restoring their well-being—and, by extension, the well-being of those who depend on them.

Author : Nicole Silk,Kristine Ciruna
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597266192

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A Practitioner's Guide to Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation by Nicole Silk,Kristine Ciruna Pdf

A Practitioner's Guide to Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation brings together knowledge and experience from conservation practitioners and experts around the world to help readers understand the global challenge of conserving biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems. More importantly, it offers specific strategies and suggestions for managers to use in establishing new conservation initiatives or improving the effectiveness of existing initiatives. The book: offers an understanding of fundamental issues by explaining how ecosystems are structured and how they support biodiversity; provides specific information and approaches for identifying areas most in need of protection; examines promising strategies that can help reduce biodiversity loss; and describes design considerations and methods for measuring success within an adaptive management framework. The book draws on experience and knowledge gained during a five-year project of The Nature Conservancy known as the Freshwater Initiative, which brought together a range of practitioners to create a learning laboratory for testing ideas, approaches, tools, strategies, and methods. For professionals involved with land or water management-including state and federal agency staff, scientists and researchers working with conservation organizations, students and faculty involved with freshwater issues or biodiversity conservation, and policymakers concerned with environmental issues-the book represents an important new source of information, ideas, and approaches.

Author : Randy Simmons
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351531368

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Aquanomics by Randy Simmons Pdf

Water is becoming increasingly scarce. If recent usage trends continue, shortages are inevitable. Aquanomics discusses some of the instruments and policies that may be implemented to postpone, or even avoid, the onset of water crises. These policies include establishing secure and transferable private water rights and extending these rights to uses that traditionally have not been allowed, including altering in-stream flows and ecosystem functions. The editors argue that such policies will help maximize water quantity and quality as water becomes scarcer and more valuable. Aquanomics contains many examples of how this is being accomplished, particularly in the formation of water markets and market-like exchanges of water rights.Many observers see calamity ahead unless water supplies are harnessed and effectively conserved, and unless water quality can be improved. It is also clear that declining water quality is a serious problem in much of the world, as increasing human activities induce high levels of water degradation. Those who voice these concerns, argue the contributors to this volume, fail to consider the forces for improvement inherent in market political-economic systems that can address water issues. The contributors see water quality in economically advanced countries as improving, and they believe this establishes the validity of market-based approaches.