Title:
Impounded rivers : perspectives for ecological management
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Series:
Environmental monographs and symposia
Publication Information:
Chichester : John Wiley & Sons, 1984
ISBN:
9780471103066
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Searching... | 30000001450091 | QH545.D35 P47 1984 | Open Access Book | Book | Searching... |
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Summary
Summary
A comprehensive geographic analysis of the impact of dams and their associated reservoirs on rivers. Focuses on the river system downstream from the dam, including its floodplain, estuary or delta, and the near-shore coastal zone. Illustrates the far-reaching environmental changes caused by damming rivers and identifies planning alternatives. Offers a systematic approach to environmental impact assessment, incorporating physical, chemical, and biological aspects of river systems.