Watershed Research in the U.S. Geological Survey.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Staff, National Research Council
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : National Academies Press, 1997.
Colección:The compass series Watershed research in the U.S. Geological Survey
Temas:
Watersheds > Research > United States.
Watersheds > Research
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Watershed Research in the U.S. Geological Survey
  • Copyright
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Watershed Research for Water Management
  • WATERSHEDS IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • Origins
  • Erosion and Sedimentation
  • Water Pollution Control
  • Urban Stormwater
  • Public Water Supplies
  • Watersheds as a Planning Framework
  • IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH
  • 3 Scientific Rationale for Watershed Research
  • WATERSHEDS AS ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES
  • HYDROLOGIC MODELS
  • A BRIEF HISTORY OF WATERSHED RESEARCH
  • DIRECTIONS FOR USGS ACTIVITY IN WATERSHED SCIENCE4 Scientific Opportunities for USGS
  • FOCUS AREAS AND ISSUES IN WATERSHED RESEARCH
  • Water Quality
  • Water Availability and Conservation
  • Land Use and Land Use Change
  • Natural Hazards
  • Climatic Variability and Change
  • Aquatic Habitat Alteration and Restoration
  • POTENTIAL FOR WATERSHED RESEARCH TO ADDRESS NEEDS
  • A Knowledge Base for Large Watersheds
  • A Knowledge Base for the Restoration of Watersheds
  • A Knowledge Base for Urban-Suburban Hydrology
  • A Knowledge Base for Erosion, Sediment Transport, and Sediment Deposition5 Conclusions and Recommendations
  • WATERSHED RESEARCH PROGRAM INGREDIENTS
  • ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF LARGER WATERSHEDS
  • INCREASED ATTENTION TO THE URBAN SETTING
  • RESTORATION OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
  • NEW ATTENTION TO SEDIMENT TRANSPORT
  • INVOLVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN WATERSHED RESEARCH
  • References
  • Biographical Sketches of Committee Members

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