Author: Thomas E. DahlPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wetland conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Conterminous United States 1986 to 1997
Author: Thomas E. DahlPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wetland conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309133025
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Recognizing the importance of wetland protection, the Bush administration in 1988 endorsed the goal of "no net loss" of wetlands. Specifically, it directed that filling of wetlands should be avoided, and minimized when it cannot be avoided. When filling is permitted, compensatory mitigation must be undertaken; that is, wetlands must be restored, created, enhanced, and, in exceptional cases, preserved, to replace the permitted loss of wetland area and function, such as water quality improvement within the watershed. After more than a dozen years, the national commitment to "no net loss" of wetlands has been evaluated. This new book explores the adequacy of science and technology for replacing wetland function and the effectiveness of the federal program of compensatory mitigation in accomplishing the nation's goal of clean water. It examines the regulatory framework for permitting wetland filling and requiring mitigation, compares the mitigation institutions that are in use, and addresses the problems that agencies face in ensuring sustainability of mitigated wetlands over the long term. Gleaning lessons from the mixed results of mitigation efforts to date, the book offers 10 practical guidelines for establishing and monitoring mitigated wetlands. It also recommends that federal, state, and local agencies undertake specific institutional reforms. This book will be important to anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the "no net loss" issue: policy makers, regulators, environmental scientists, educators, and wetland advocates.
Valuing Ecosystem Services
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030909318X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Nutrient recycling, habitat for plants and animals, flood control, and water supply are among the many beneficial services provided by aquatic ecosystems. In making decisions about human activities, such as draining a wetland for a housing development, it is essential to consider both the value of the development and the value of the ecosystem services that could be lost. Despite a growing recognition of the importance of ecosystem services, their value is often overlooked in environmental decision-making. This report identifies methods for assigning economic value to ecosystem servicesâ€"even intangible onesâ€"and calls for greater collaboration between ecologists and economists in such efforts.
You Have to Admit It's Getting Better
Author: Terry L. AndersonPublisher: Hoover Press
ISBN: 0817944834
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Contrary to popular belief, economic growth is not the antithesis of environmental quality; rather, the two go hand in hand if the incentives are right. The author shows how, by developing and protecting the institutions of freedom rather than regulating human use of natural resources through political processes, we can have our environmental cake and eat it too.
EPA strategic plan 20032008 direction for the future.
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428905006
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Transportation Statistics Annual Report
Author: Agricultural Conservation Practices and Related Issues
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Author: Rising Waters
Author: Samuel D. BrodyPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139498088
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the flooding of New Orleans in 2005, this interdisciplinary book brings together five years of empirical research funded by the National Science Foundation. It explores the causes of flooding in the United States and the ways in which local communities can reduce the associated human casualties and property damage. Focussing on Texas and Florida, the authors investigate factors other than rainfall that determine the degree of flooding, and consider the key role of non-structural techniques and strategies in flood mitigation. The authors present an empirical and multi-scale assessment that underlines the critical importance of local planning and development decisions. Written for advanced students and researchers in hazard mitigation, hydrology, geography, environmental planning and public policy, this book will also provide policy makers, government employees and engineers with important insights into how to make their communities more resilient to the adverse impacts of flooding.
Vital Signs 2001-2002
Author: Worldwatch InstitutePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134205619
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that too often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and economic experts. By distilling 45 vital signs of our times from thousands of government, industrial and scientific sources, the volume allows readers to track key indicators that show social, economic and environmental progress, or the lack or it. Each trend is presented in both text and graphics.