River Science at the U.S. Geological Survey

by National Research Council, Committee on River Science at the U S Ge, Division on Earth and Life Studies, et al.

Rivers provide about 60 percent of the nation's drinking water and irrigation water and 10 percent of the nation's electric power needs. The multiple and sometimes incompatible services demanded of rivers often lead to policy and management conflicts that require the integration of science-based information. This report advises the U.S. Geological Survey on how it can best address river science challenges by effectively using its resources and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309103576
• ISBN13: 9780309103572
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"