River Ecosystems : Dynamics, Management and Conservation

by Elliot, Hannah S.; Martin, Lucas E.

• ISBN13: 9781612091457
• ISBN10: 1612091458
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-11-30
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

Management and restoration of river ecosystems are based on an understanding of the relations between physical, chemical and biological processes at varying time scales. This book examines river ecology, disturbances of the ecology and restoration strategies. Topics discussed include the social side of river management; historical change and management of the floodplain forests of the Middle Elbe River; pollution, water quality, toxic contamination and fish health of the Volga River and the relationship between river management and economic growth in urban regions.

Table of Contents

Preface

River Ecology & Stream Restoration

The Social Side of River Management

Historical Change & Management of the Floodplain Forests of the Middle Elbe River

From "All Stakeholders" to Balanced Process in Participatory Planning: A Practical, Stepwise Ethics

Volga River: Pollution, Water Quality, Toxic Contamination & Fish Health

Evaluation of Non-Point Sulfate Contamination in River Basins

Relation between River Management & Economic Growth in Urban Regions

Small-Scale Fishing of the Old Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh: An Ecosystem Approach to Livelihood of Fishers

The Role of Flood Pulse Dispersal in Maintaining Biodiversity in Southern Riparian Ecosystems of North America

Non-Perennial Streams: The Extent, Hydrology, & Ecology of Temporarily Flowing Waters

Assessment of Mediterranean Streams & the Special Case of Temporary Streams

Impact of Land Use on Phosphorous Transport in the Bronx River

Effects of Land Use Change on Characteristics & Dynamics of Watershed Discharge in Babeldoab, Palau, Micronesia

Index

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