Sediment Management at the River Basin Scale

Author/creator Owens, Philip N. Editor
Format Electronic
Publication InfoElsevier Science [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Description280 p. ill 09.450 x 06.500 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Environmental Science 2008
Subjects

SeriesSustainable Management of Sediment Resources Ser.
Summary Annotation Sediments are a natural part of aquatic systems and they are essential for the hydrological, geomorphological and ecological functioning of those systems. For society they are important and represent an important resource. However, due to the ever increasing use of river catchments, sediments need to be managed in a balanced and sustainable way. <b>Sediment Management at the River Basin Scale</b> reviews some of the key requirements and challenges facing scientists, river basin managers, and policy makers for sustainable sediment management at the river basin scale, and puts forward important recommendations.<br />This volume also available as part of a 4-volume set, ISBN 0444519599. Discount price for set purchase.<br /><br />* First book to consider management at the basin scale<br />* State-of-the-art review chapters<br />* New conceptual frameworks and approaches to management
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Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9780444519610
ISBN0444519610 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780444519610
Stock number00991439

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