Missouri river ecosystem, the: exploring the prospects for recovery
Auteur :
National Research Council / Division on Earth and Life Studies / Water Science and Technology Board / Committee on Missouri River Ecosystem Science
Éditeur :
National Academies Press
ISBN :
9780309083140
Date de publication :
22 juil. 2002
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The longest river of US, the Missouri River and its floodplain ecosystem experienced substantial environmental and hydrologic changes during the twentieth century. This report reviews the ecological state of the river and floodplain ecosystem, scientific research of the ecosystem, and the prospects for implementing an adaptive management approach.