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Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
California's Rivers
Author: California's Rivers, a Public Trust Report
Author: California. State Lands CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
California Rivers and Streams
Author: Jeffrey F. MountPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 052091693X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
California Rivers and Streams provides a clear and informative overview of the physical and biological processes that shape California's rivers and watersheds. Jeffrey Mount introduces relevant basic principles of hydrology and geomorphology and applies them to an understanding of the differences in character of the state's many rivers. He then builds on this foundation by evaluating the impact on waterways of different land use practices—logging, mining, agriculture, flood control, urbanization, and water supply development. Water may be one of California's most valuable resources, but it is far from being one we control. In spite of channels, levees, lines and dams, the state's rivers still frequently flood, with devastating results. Almost all the rivers in California are dammed or diverted; with the booming population, there will be pressure for more intervention. Mount argues that Californians know little about how their rivers work and, more importantly, how and why land-use practices impact rivers. The forceful reconfiguration and redistribution of the rivers has already brought the state to a critical crossroads. California Rivers and Streams forces us to reevaluate our use of the state's rivers and offers a foundation for participating in the heated debates about their future.
The State of California Rivers
Author: Elise HollandPublisher:
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The past 150 years have witnessed the harnessing of California1s rivers for mining, ag., flood control, and urban growth, but there is a need to balance the development of these resources to meet human needs with their role in maintaining ecosystem health for wildlife and humans alike. This report takes a close and critical look at the 7 major hydrologic basins in CA, and the 80 major rivers. It describes important biological and physical aspects of each region and watershed as well as the major threats to the health of river systems, and the general trend in protection and restoration efforts. Includes info. on public access and recreation opportunities. Includes full-color maps of the state, each basin and watershed.
General Technical Report RM.
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
General Technical Report PSW.
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Field Guide to California Rivers
Author: Tim PalmerPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520952197
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Award-winning author, naturalist, and conservationist Tim Palmer presents the world of California rivers in this practical and inspiring field guide. Loaded with tips on where to hike, fish, canoe, kayak, and raft, it offers an interpretive approach that reveals geology, plant and wild life, hydrologic processes, and other natural phenomena. Palmer reports on conservation with a perspective from decades of personal engagement. More than 150 streams are featured, 50 riparian species are illustrated, and 180 photos show the essence of California’s rivers. Palmer brings a natural history guide, a recreation guide, and an introduction to river ecology together in one illuminating volume; it belongs in every river lover’s book collection, boat, and backpack.
Water-resources Investigations Report
Author: Central Valley Project Improvement Act Report to Congress
Author: California. Supreme Court. Records and Briefs
Author: California (State).Publisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Court of Appeal Case(s): E011405 Number of Exhibits: 1