River resource management in the grand canyon
Auteur :
National Research Council / Division on Earth and Life Studies / Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources / Committee to Review the Glen Canyon Environmental Studies
Éditeur :
National Academies Press
ISBN :
9780309054485
Date de publication :
29 janv. 1996
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Analyzes environmental research conducted in the lower Colorado River below the Glen Canyon Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation. This book reviews alternative dam operations to mitigate impacts in the lower Colorado riverine environment and the strengths and weaknesses of large federal agencies dealing with broad environmental issues.