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Author : W. L. Minckley
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Native Fishes of Arid Lands written by W. L. Minckley and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. L. Minckley
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (222 download)
Download or read book Native Fishes of Arid Lands written by W. L. Minckley and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. L. Minckley
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816537828
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)
Download or read book Battle Against Extinction written by W. L. Minckley and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1962 the Green River was poisoned and its native fishes killed so that the new Flaming Gorge Reservoir could be stocked with non-native game fishes for sportsmen. This incident was representative of water management in the West, where dams and other projects have been built to serve human needs without consideration for the effects of water diversion or depletion on the ecosystem. Indeed, it took a Supreme Court decision in 1976 to save Devils Hole pupfish from habitat destruction at the hands of developers. Nearly a third of the native fish fauna of North America lives in the arid West; this book traces their decline toward extinction as a result of human interference and the threat to their genetic diversity posed by decreases in their populations. What can be done to slow or end this tragedy? As the most comprehensive treatment ever attempted on the subject, Battle Against Extinction shows how conservation efforts have been or can be used to reverse these trends. In covering fishes in arid lands west of the Mississippi Valley, the contributors provide a species-by-species appraisal of their status and potential for recovery, bringing together in one volume nearly all of the scattered literature on western fishes to produce a monumental work in conservation biology. They also ponder ethical considerations related to the issue, ask why conservation efforts have not proceeded at a proper pace, and suggest how native fish protection relates to other aspects of biodiversity planetwide. Their insights will allow scientific and public agencies to evaluate future management of these animal populations and will offer additional guidance for those active in water rights and conservation biology. First published in 1991, Battle Against Extinction is now back in print and available as an open-access e-book thanks to the Desert Fishes Council.
Author : W. L. Minckley
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Native Fishes of Arid Lands written by W. L. Minckley and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anne R. Kapuscinski
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Genetic Methods for Biological Control of Non-native Fish in the Gila River Basin written by Anne R. Kapuscinski and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : American Association for the Advancement of Science. Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division
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Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Native Plants and Animals as Resources in Arid Lands of the Southwestern United States written by American Association for the Advancement of Science. Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Melvin L. Warren (Jr.)
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421412012
Total Pages : 665 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)
Download or read book Freshwater Fishes of North America written by Melvin L. Warren (Jr.) and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The second volume of the definitive reference Freshwater Fishes of North America, encompassing families Characidae to Poeciliiadae, is the result of decades of analysis by leading fish experts from universities and reserch laboratories across North America" -- Page 4 de la couverture du volume 2.
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Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book General Technical Report RM. written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : J. Lemons
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781402074837
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (748 download)
Download or read book Conserving Biodiversity in Arid Regions written by J. Lemons and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-07-31 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the eve of the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD), held in autumn 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan recommended five specific areas as focal points of discussion for the global forum: Water, energy, health, agriculture and biodiversity. In his address, "Towards a Sustainable Future," delivered just four months before the WSSD, Secretary General Annan contended that concrete progress in each of these areas, often referred to by their acronym WEHAB, would be key to improving the quality of life not only in the developing world but across the globe. For most people, I think it is fair to say that the inclusion of biodiversity in a list that focuses on basic human needs may not be self-evident. Water, energy, health and agriculture, yes. But why biodiversity? The truth is that biodiversity is just as critical to global well-being as water, energy, agriculture and health. This is because biodiversity both drives and shapes nature's intricate and dynamic structure in an enduring form and force that enables both current and future generations to enjoy its bounty.
Author : Climate Change Science Program (U.S.)
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Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and Biodiversity in the United States written by Climate Change Science Program (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Backlund
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 143791098X
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (379 download)
Download or read book Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and Biodiversity in the United States written by Peter Backlund and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report by the Nat. Science and Tech. Council¿s U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) is part of a series of 21 reports aimed at providing current assessments of climate change science to inform public debate, policy, and operational decisions. These reports are also intended to help the CCSP develop future program research priorities. The CCSP¿s guiding vision is to provide the Nation and the global community with the science-based knowledge needed to manage the risks and capture the opportunities associated with climate and related environmental changes. This report assesses the effects of climate change on U.S. land resources, water resources, agriculture, and biodiversity. It was developed with broad scientific input. Illus.
Author : Peter F. Ffolliott
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203497759
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Riparian Areas of the Southwestern United States written by Peter F. Ffolliott and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-07-28 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for water resulting from massive population and economic growth in the southwestern U.S. overwhelmed traditional uses of riparian areas. As a consequence, many of these uniquely-structured ecosystems have been altered or destroyed. Within recent years people have become increasingly aware of the many uses and benefits of riparian zones a
Author : W. L. Minckley
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816527991
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (279 download)
Download or read book Inland Fishes of the Greater Southwest written by W. L. Minckley and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive new book replaces and substantially expands upon the landmark Fishes of Arizona, which has been the authoritative source since it was first published in 1973. Inland Fishes of the Greater Southwest is a one-volume guide to native and non-native fishes of the lower Colorado River basin, downstream from the Grand Canyon, and of the northern tributaries of the Sea of Cortez in the United States and Mexico. In all, there are in-depth accounts of more than 165 species representing 30 families. The book is not limited to the fish. It provides insights into their aquatic world with information on topography, drainage relations, climate, geology, vegetational history, aquatic habitats, human-made water systems, and conservation. A section of the book is devoted to fish identification, with keys to native and non-native families as well as family keys to species. The book is illustrated with more than 120 black-and-white illustrations, 47 full-color plates of native fishes, and nearly 40 maps and figures. Many native fish species are unique to the Southwest. They possess interesting and unusual adaptations to the challenges of the region, able to survive silt-laden floods as well as extreme water temperatures and highly fluctuating water flows ranging from very low levels to flash floods. However, in spite of being well-adapted, many of the fish described here are threatened or endangered, often due to the acts of humans who have altered the natural habitat. For that reason, Inland Fishes of the Greater Southwest presents a vast amount of information about the ecological relationships between the fishes it describes and their environments, paying particular attention to the ways in which human interactions have modified aquatic ecosystemsÑand to how humans might work to ensure the survival of rapidly disappearing native species.
Author : Deborah M. Finch
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Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Rio Grande Ecosystems written by Deborah M. Finch and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings are an outcome of a symposium and workshop held June 2-5, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. Hosted by the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Bosque Improvement Group, in collaboration with numerous partners from a variety of sectors, the symposium was designed to report on current research and development activities in the Middle Rio Grande Basin. The purpose of the meeting was to share information and develop ideas for sustaining and conserving Middle Rio Grande Basin ecosystems, especially those from Cochiti Dam to Elephant Butte Reservoir. Experts were invited to contribute oral presentations, posters, and papers that addressed five Basin themes. Theme one's session was designed to identify methods and opportunities to enhance communication and collaboration among researchers, managers, and communities. A second theme explored ideas and approaches for conserving water and riparian resources in relation to human needs and population growth. Theme three discussed how watershed processes form linkages and influence management of upland and river resources. A fourth session identified methods and strategies for restoring and monitoring basin ecosystems and discussed project successes and failures. Theme five reported on status of endangered and sensitive species, biological diversity, and opportunities for restoring and managing habitats to recover species. Management and understanding of the Middle Rio Grande Basin's natural resources and ecosystems require communication and cooperation of partners across cultural, landowner, and organizational boundaries. To produce a shared understanding of the current state and desired future state of the Middle Rio Grande Basin and to outline the steps needed to move toward the desired future, a facilitated workshop was held the last day of the conference. The results of this workshop are reported in the concluding section of this proceedings. The technical coordinators of the symposium and proceedings wish to acknowledge all the partners who have contributed to the research, restoration, technology development, educational outreach, and special events and activities designed to improve human and ecosystem conditions in the Basin. We hope this volume captures at least some of the excitement, ideas, and productivity generated by Basin projects over the past several years.
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Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Land Stewardship in the 21st Century written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 396 pages
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Download or read book Cooperative Strategies for Forest Science Management and Leadership in an Increasingly Complex and Globalized World written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Leonard F. DeBano
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788183869
Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (881 download)
Download or read book Biodiversity and the Management of the Madrean Archipelago written by Leonard F. DeBano and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This conference brought together scientists and managers from government, universities, and private organizations to examine the biological diversity and management challenges of the unique "sky island" ecosystems of the mountains of the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico. Session topics included: floristic resources, plant ecology, vertebrates, invertebrates, hydrology and riparian systems, aquatic resources, fire, conservation and management, human uses through time, and visions for the future. Illustrated.
