Rehabilitation of Rivers Principles and Implementation Edited by Louise C. de Waal Division of Environmental and Analytical Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, UK Andrew R. G. Large Department of Geography, University of Newcastle, UK and P. Max Wade Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK River rehabilitation has become an issue at the top of the agenda for water authorities and river managers in many countries throughout the world. This challenging topic involves a wide range of themes, many of which are brought together in this volume. They concern planning strategy, implementation and project appraisal for a number of different types of river systems including upland, lowland and urban rivers. Topic areas addressed include hydrology, geomorphology, ecology and economics as, to be successful, rehabilitation of freshwaters must incorporate all of these subjects within a holistic framework. This volume covers a wide range of countries, provides comprehensive and integrated coverage of factors concerning river rehabilitation and encompasses policy, planning and implementation. As such, the text will have a lasting reference value and practical application. Rehabilitation of Rivers combines prescriptive, analytical and reviewing contributions, covering a wide range of case studies from Britain, continental Europe, the USA, Australia and Japan. It also examines strategic issues such as catchment planning and integrated application of ecology and engineering in river rehabilitation. This book will be an important text for all water authorities and river managers as well as hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists and nature conservationists.
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Rehabilitation of Rivers Principles and Implementation Edited by Louise C. de Waal Division of Environmental and Analytical Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, UK Andrew R. G. Large Department of Geography, University of Newcastle, UK and P. Max Wade Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK River rehabilitation has become an issue at the top of the agenda for water authorities and river managers in many countries throughout the world. This challenging topic involves a wide range of themes, many of which are brought together in this volume. They concern planning strategy, implementation and project appraisal for a number of different types of river systems including upland, lowland and urban rivers. Topic areas addressed include hydrology, geomorphology, ecology and economics as, to be successful, rehabilitation of freshwaters must incorporate all of these subjects within a holistic framework. This volume covers a wide range of countries, provides comprehensive and integrated coverage of factors concerning river rehabilitation and encompasses policy, planning and implementation. As such, the text will have a lasting reference value and practical application. Rehabilitation of Rivers combines prescriptive, analytical and reviewing contributions, covering a wide range of case studies from Britain, continental Europe, the USA, Australia and Japan. It also examines strategic issues such as catchment planning and integrated application of ecology and engineering in river rehabilitation. This book will be an important text for all water authorities and river managers as well as hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists and nature conservationists.
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Over the past 6000 years, humans have altered river corridors by over-engineering, pollution, over-abstraction and unsympathetic management. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
artificial spawning grounds, sound river banks, waterway rehabilitation, stream rehabilitation projects, nature development areas, nitrate transformation, river rehabilitation, nature development projects, nitrate inflow, flow management strategies, natural hydrological regime, biomonitoring systems, urban watercourses, riparian ecotones, waterway management, ecological rehabilitation, overbank flows, fish association, river restoration, lowland streams, nitrogen runoff, bankfull discharge, nature conservation value, stream classification, water management plan Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Zealand, Great Lakes, John Wiley, River Murray, Achelse Kluis, Environment Agency, Funen County Council, Murray-Darling Basin Commission, South Australia, National Rivers Authority, Department of Conservation, River Leen, Acque Alte Canal, Ministry of Agriculture, River Restoration Project, Detroit River, New York, River Division, Sons Ltd, Duffins Creek, Ministry of Construction, North East Region, Ridings Area, Kochi Work Office, Countryside Commission New!
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Over the past 6000 years, humans have altered river corridors by over-engineering, pollution, over-abstraction and unsympathetic management. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
artificial spawning grounds, sound river banks, waterway rehabilitation, stream rehabilitation projects, nature development areas, nitrate transformation, river rehabilitation, nature development projects, nitrate inflow, flow management strategies, natural hydrological regime, biomonitoring systems, urban watercourses, riparian ecotones, waterway management, ecological rehabilitation, overbank flows, fish association, river restoration, lowland streams, nitrogen runoff, bankfull discharge, nature conservation value, stream classification, water management plan Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Zealand, Great Lakes, John Wiley, River Murray, Achelse Kluis, Environment Agency, Funen County Council, Murray-Darling Basin Commission, South Australia, National Rivers Authority, Department of Conservation, River Leen, Acque Alte Canal, Ministry of Agriculture, River Restoration Project, Detroit River, New York, River Division, Sons Ltd, Duffins Creek, Ministry of Construction, North East Region, Ridings Area, Kochi Work Office, Countryside Commission New!
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- River Conservation and Management by P. J. Boon on page 10, page 54, and page 147
- Ecology and Management of Invasive Riverside Plants (Landscape Ecology Series) by Louise de Waal in Front Matter, and page 169
- Industrial Britain: North East by John W. House in Front Matter, and page 166
- Final report by South Australia on page 297, and page 298
- Fluvial Geomorphology of Australia by R. F. Warner on page 300
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- A History of Water: Volume I: Water Control and River Biographies by Terje Tvedt on page 236, and page 237
- Exploring Sustainable Development: Geographical Perspectives by Martin Purvis in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Water Technology; An Introduction for Environmental Students (Arnold Environmental Management & Technology S.) by N. F. Gray on page 204
- Ecological Restoration of Aquatic and Semi-Aquatic Ecosystems in The Netherlands (NW Europe) (Developments in Hydrobiology) by P.H. Nienhuis on page 71
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