RIPARIAN AREAS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES: HYDROLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT
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RIPARIAN AREAS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES: HYDROLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT
The demand for water caused by huge population and economic growth in the southwestern United States surpassed traditional uses of riparian zones. As a result, many of these intricately constructed ecosystems have been altered or destroyed.
In recent years, people have grown more conscious of the numerous uses and advantages of riparian zones, with a focus on ecosystem restoration and the resolution of multiple-use disputes.
Riparian Areas of the Southwestern United States: Hydrology, Ecology, and Management provides a comprehensive account of how human activity affects these delicate yet vital ecosystems.
The topics covered range from an overview of the creatures that live along these corridors to the research, planning, and management challenges that will determine the preservation and/or future usage of these places.
This detailed research will help engineers, hydrologists, ecologists, land-use planners, non-governmental organisations, and governments strike a balance between the demands of agriculture, recreation, conservation, and development.
· Classifies riparian locations and settings; discusses the history of riparian ecosystems through human activities and economic development.
· Investigates hydrology, the consequences of disturbances on hydrologic functioning, the relationship between riparian corridors and neighbouring watersheds, and the implications of human intervention.
· Describes the inhabitants of southwestern riparian environments, including plants, animals, birds, reptiles, insects, invertebrates, and native and introduced fish.
· Addresses conflicts and management of opposing interests, including livestock grazing, wildlife and fish management, and recreational activities.
· Examines ecosystem assessment methods, environmental restoration, and institutional limitations for managing riparian resources.
• Offers expert prognosis for future riparian area improvements.
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