The Freshwater Imperative
A Research Agenda
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Environment, Rivers, Environmental Conservation & Protection
| Author: | Robert J. Naiman, John J. Magnuson, Diane M. McKnight, Jack A. Stanford | ISBN: | 9781610910712 |
| Publisher: | Island Press | Publication: | March 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Island Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert J. Naiman, John J. Magnuson, Diane M. McKnight, Jack A. Stanford |
| ISBN: | 9781610910712 |
| Publisher: | Island Press |
| Publication: | March 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Island Press |
| Language: | English |
This volume summarizes the two-year effort of a working group of leading aquatic scientists sponsored by NSF, EPA, NASA, TVA, and NOAA to identify research opportunities and frontiers in freshwater sciences for this decade and beyond. The research agenda outlined focuses on issues of water availability, aquatic ecosystem integrity, and human health and safety. It is a consensus documthat has been endorsed by all of the major professional organizations involved with freshwater issues.
This volume summarizes the two-year effort of a working group of leading aquatic scientists sponsored by NSF, EPA, NASA, TVA, and NOAA to identify research opportunities and frontiers in freshwater sciences for this decade and beyond. The research agenda outlined focuses on issues of water availability, aquatic ecosystem integrity, and human health and safety. It is a consensus documthat has been endorsed by all of the major professional organizations involved with freshwater issues.
