Wild and Scenic Rivers of America

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Environment, Rivers, Environmental Conservation & Protection
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Author: Tim Palmer ISBN: 9781610913683
Publisher: Island Press Publication: April 24, 2013
Imprint: Island Press Language: English
Author: Tim Palmer
ISBN: 9781610913683
Publisher: Island Press
Publication: April 24, 2013
Imprint: Island Press
Language: English

The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is one of the mimportant natural areas protection programs ever established at the federal level. It has resulted in the creation of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System -- a rich American legacy that includes many of our finest waterways. This book is the definitive resource on the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Topics covered include: the importance of protecting river ecosystems state and local protection systems the history of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System descriptions of each of the major rivers in the system how and why rivers are chosen for inclusion river managemcontinuing threats to rivers what can be done to make the system more effective and more inclusive

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The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is one of the mimportant natural areas protection programs ever established at the federal level. It has resulted in the creation of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System -- a rich American legacy that includes many of our finest waterways. This book is the definitive resource on the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Topics covered include: the importance of protecting river ecosystems state and local protection systems the history of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System descriptions of each of the major rivers in the system how and why rivers are chosen for inclusion river managemcontinuing threats to rivers what can be done to make the system more effective and more inclusive

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