Description: Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair, Hardcover by Biebighauser, Thomas R., ISBN 0813124476, ISBN-13 9780813124476, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Wetlands are a vital part of the landscape and ecology of the United States, providing food and shelter for species ranging from the beautiful wood duck to the tiny fairy shrimp. These areas provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife, protect communities from flooding, and recharge groundwater supplies -- yet they continue to be destroyed at an alarming rate. A detailed analysis of wetlands management, Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair is a comprehensive guide to the past, present, and future of wetland recovery in the United States. Th includes a historical overview of wetland destruction and repair over the past two hundred years and also serves as a unique resource for anyone, from novice to engineer, interested in the process of wetland restoration. Author Thomas R. Biebighauser draws from his own vast experience in building and repairing more than 950 wetlands across North America. Included are numerous photographs and case studies that highlight successes of past projects. Detailed, step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the planning and implementation of each restoration action. Biebighauser also provides a number of effective strategies for initiating and improving funding for wetlands programs. Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair is essential reading for all who care about and for these important ecosystems.
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Book Title: Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair
Number of Pages: 252 Pages
Publication Name: Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair
Language: English
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Publication Year: 2007
Subject: Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Hydraulics, Earth Sciences / Limnology, Ecosystems & Habitats / Lakes, Ponds & Swamps
Item Weight: 48.1 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Nature, Technology & Engineering, Science
Author: Thomas R. Biebighauser
Item Length: 11 in
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Hardcover
