Author: National Wildlife Federation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
A Citizen's Guide to Community Water Conservation
Author: National Wildlife Federation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Connecting the Drops
Author: Karen Schneller-McDonald
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501701606
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The need for improved water resource protection, beginning with grassroots action, is urgent. The water we use depends on networks of wetlands, streams, and watersheds. Land-use activities, however, are changing these natural systems. Often these changes result in ecological damage, flooding, water pollution, and reduced water supply. We need a healthy environment that sustains our personal and community health; we also need vibrant and sustainable economic development that does not destroy the benefits we derive from nature. Our ability to accomplish both depends on how well we can "connect the drops." In this book, Karen Schneller-McDonald presents the basics of water resource protection: ecology and watershed science; techniques for evaluating environmental impacts; obstacles to protection and how to overcome them; and tips for protection strategies that maximize chances for success. Schneller-McDonald makes clear the important connections among natural cycles, watersheds, and ecosystems; the benefits they provide; and how specific development activities affect water quality and supply. The methods described in Connecting the Drops have broad application in diverse geographic locations. The environmental details may differ, but the methods are the same. For water resource managers and concerned citizens alike, Connecting the Drops helps readers interpret scientific information and contextualize news media reports and industry ads—ultimately offering "how to" guidance for developing resource protection strategies.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501701606
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The need for improved water resource protection, beginning with grassroots action, is urgent. The water we use depends on networks of wetlands, streams, and watersheds. Land-use activities, however, are changing these natural systems. Often these changes result in ecological damage, flooding, water pollution, and reduced water supply. We need a healthy environment that sustains our personal and community health; we also need vibrant and sustainable economic development that does not destroy the benefits we derive from nature. Our ability to accomplish both depends on how well we can "connect the drops." In this book, Karen Schneller-McDonald presents the basics of water resource protection: ecology and watershed science; techniques for evaluating environmental impacts; obstacles to protection and how to overcome them; and tips for protection strategies that maximize chances for success. Schneller-McDonald makes clear the important connections among natural cycles, watersheds, and ecosystems; the benefits they provide; and how specific development activities affect water quality and supply. The methods described in Connecting the Drops have broad application in diverse geographic locations. The environmental details may differ, but the methods are the same. For water resource managers and concerned citizens alike, Connecting the Drops helps readers interpret scientific information and contextualize news media reports and industry ads—ultimately offering "how to" guidance for developing resource protection strategies.
A Citizen's Guide to Ecology
Author: Lawrence B. Slobodkin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019803685X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The earth is continuously changing and evolving yet it is unclear how environmental changes will affect us in years to come. What changes are inevitable? What changes, if any, are beneficial? And what can we do as citizens of this planet to protect it and our future generations? Larry Slobodkin, one of the leading pioneers of modern ecology, offers compelling answers to these questions in A Citizen's Guide to Ecology. He provides many insights into ecology and the processes that keep the world functioning. This important guide introduces observations that underlie arguments about all aspects of the natural environment--including both global and local issues. To clarify difficult concepts, Slobodkin uses lake, ocean, and terrestrial ecosystems to explain ecological energy flows and relationships on a global scale. The book presents a clear and current understanding of the ecological world, and how individual citizens can participate in practical decisions on ecological issues. It tackles such issues as global warming, ecology and health, organic farming, species extinction and adaptation, and endangered species. An excellent introduction and overview, A Citizen's Guide to Ecology helps us to understand what steps we as humans can take to keep our planet habitable for generations to come. "This beautifully written book brings together careful observation, personal reflection, and theoretical understanding to explain the major environmental problems that confront us. Dr. Slobodkin's superb and sweeping work invites us to contemplate a great many facts and a few large values to motivate a clear and compelling response to losses of biodiversity, the problem of invasive species, global warming, and other environmental concerns."--Mark Sagoff, School of Public Affairs, University of Maryland
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019803685X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The earth is continuously changing and evolving yet it is unclear how environmental changes will affect us in years to come. What changes are inevitable? What changes, if any, are beneficial? And what can we do as citizens of this planet to protect it and our future generations? Larry Slobodkin, one of the leading pioneers of modern ecology, offers compelling answers to these questions in A Citizen's Guide to Ecology. He provides many insights into ecology and the processes that keep the world functioning. This important guide introduces observations that underlie arguments about all aspects of the natural environment--including both global and local issues. To clarify difficult concepts, Slobodkin uses lake, ocean, and terrestrial ecosystems to explain ecological energy flows and relationships on a global scale. The book presents a clear and current understanding of the ecological world, and how individual citizens can participate in practical decisions on ecological issues. It tackles such issues as global warming, ecology and health, organic farming, species extinction and adaptation, and endangered species. An excellent introduction and overview, A Citizen's Guide to Ecology helps us to understand what steps we as humans can take to keep our planet habitable for generations to come. "This beautifully written book brings together careful observation, personal reflection, and theoretical understanding to explain the major environmental problems that confront us. Dr. Slobodkin's superb and sweeping work invites us to contemplate a great many facts and a few large values to motivate a clear and compelling response to losses of biodiversity, the problem of invasive species, global warming, and other environmental concerns."--Mark Sagoff, School of Public Affairs, University of Maryland
Citizens' Guide to Local Water Planning
Author: Arlana Kemp
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water resources development
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water resources development
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Citizen's Guide to Clean Water
Author: Palmetto Conservation Foundation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Where We Live
Author: Don Harker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A practical, hands-on workbook to help citizens find information concerning their local environment and to use that information in furthering environmental goals. The book includes instructions for citizens to use in creating community environmental maps, and explains various environmental programs and documentation of community hazards.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A practical, hands-on workbook to help citizens find information concerning their local environment and to use that information in furthering environmental goals. The book includes instructions for citizens to use in creating community environmental maps, and explains various environmental programs and documentation of community hazards.
Designing a Water Conservation Program
Author: Theodore B. Shelton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
A Citizen's Guide to Clean Water
Author: Izaak Walton League of America
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Citizen's guide to ground-water protection
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 142890431X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 142890431X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Water Conservation Plan Guidelines
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description