Author: G. S. RoadcapPublisher:
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Category : Aquatic ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
An Assessment of the Hydrology and Water Quality of Indian Ridge Marsh and the Potential Effects of Wetland Rehabilitation on the Diversity of Wetland Plant Communities
Author: G. S. RoadcapPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquatic ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Investigating Groundwater Systems on Regional and National Scales
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309171571
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Groundwater is a basic resource for humans and natural ecosystems and is one of the nation's most important natural resources. Groundwater is pumped from wells to supply drinking water to about 130 million U.S. residents and is used in all 50 states. About 40 percent of the nation's public water supply and much of the water used for irrigation is provided by groundwater. Despite the importance of groundwater as one of our most precious natural resources, an organized, effective program to provide an ongoing assessment of the nation's groundwater resources does not exist. With encouragement from the U.S. Congress, the USGS is planning for a new program of regional and national scale assessment of U.S. groundwater resources, thus helping bring new order to its various groundwater resources-related activities. The Survey's senior scientists requested advice in regard to the design of such a program. In response, the committee undertook this study in support of developing an improved program relevant to regional and national assessment of groundwater resources. This report is a product of the Committee on USGS Water Resources Research, which provides consensus advice on scientific, research, and programmatic issues to the Water Resources Division (WRD) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The committee is one of the groups that work under the auspices of the Water Science and Technology Board of the National Research Council (NRC). The committee considers a variety of topics that are important scientifically and programmatically to the USGS and the nation, and it issues reports when appropriate. This report concerns the work of the WRD in science and technology relevant to assessments of groundwater resources on regional and national scales. The USGS has been conducting scientific activity relevant to groundwater resources for over 100 years and, as summarized in Appendix A, today groundwater-related work occurs throughout the WRD.
Sustainable Remediation of Contaminated Sites
Author: Krishna ReddyPublisher: Momentum Press
ISBN: 1606505211
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
This book presents a holistic approach to remediation that considers ancillary environmental impacts and aims to optimize net effects to the environment. It addresses a broad range of environmental, social, and economic impacts during all remediation phases, and achieves remedial goals through more efficient, sustainable strategies that conserve resources and protect air, water, and soil quality through reduced emissions and other waste burdens. Inside, the authors simultaneously encourage the reuse of remediated land and enhanced long-term financial returns for investments. Though the potential benefits are enormous, many environmental professionals and project stakeholders do not utilize green and sustainable technologies because they are unaware of methods for selection and implementation. This book describes the decision framework, presents qualitative and quantitative assessment tools, including multi-disciplinary metrics, to assess sustainability, and reviews potential new technologies.
Hydrolic Restoration of a Groundwater-fed Sedge Meadow Wetland in South-Central Wisconsin
Author: Michael T. SchwarAnnual Report
Author: Illinois State Water SurveyPublisher:
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Category : Water quality
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Protection and Restoration of Urban and Rural Streams
Author: Michael L. ClarPublisher:
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
This collection contains 48 papers presented at an international symposium on the restoration and protection of streams at the 2003 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 23-26, 2003.
Hydrology and Ecology of Freshwater Wetlands in Central Florida
Author: Kim H. HaagPublisher: U.S. Geological Survey Circula
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"Prepared in cooperation with the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and Tampa Bay Water."
Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Author: K. Ramesh ReddyPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0429531931
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 926
Book Description
The globally important nature of wetland ecosystems has led to their increased protection and restoration as well as their use in engineered systems. Underpinning the beneficial functions of wetlands are a unique suite of physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate elemental cycling in soils and the water column. This book provides an in-depth coverage of these wetland biogeochemical processes related to the cycling of macroelements including carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, secondary and trace elements, and toxic organic compounds. In this synthesis, the authors combine more than 100 years of experience studying wetlands and biogeochemistry to look inside the black box of elemental transformations in wetland ecosystems. This new edition is updated throughout to include more topics and provide an integrated view of the coupled nature of biogeochemical cycles in wetland systems. The influence of the elemental cycles is discussed at a range of scales in the context of environmental change including climate, sea level rise, and water quality. Frequent examples of key methods and major case studies are also included to help the reader extend the basic theories for application in their own system. Some of the major topics discussed are: Flooded soil and sediment characteristics Aerobic-anaerobic interfaces Redox chemistry in flooded soil and sediment systems Anaerobic microbial metabolism Plant adaptations to reducing conditions Regulators of organic matter decomposition and accretion Major nutrient sources and sinks Greenhouse gas production and emission Elemental flux processes Remediation of contaminated soils and sediments Coupled C-N-P-S processes Consequences of environmental change in wetlands# The book provides the foundation for a basic understanding of key biogeochemical processes and its applications to solve real world problems. It is detailed, but also assists the reader with box inserts, artfully designed diagrams, and summary tables all supported by numerous current references. This book is an excellent resource for senior undergraduates and graduate students studying ecosystem biogeochemistry with a focus in wetlands and aquatic systems.
Bioindicators for Assessing Ecological Integrity of Prairie Wetlands
Author: Paul R. AdamusPublisher:
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Category : Biodiversity conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Wetland Creation and Restoration: Regional reviews
Author: Jon A. KuslerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wetland conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description