The Freshwater Imperative: A Research Agenda

By Diane M. McKnight, John J. Magnuson, Robert J. Naiman, et al.

Book Overview

This volume summarizes the two-year effort of a working group of leading aquatic scientists sponsored by NSF, EPA, NASA, TVA, and NOAA to identify research opportunities and frontiers in freshwater sciences for this decade and beyond. The research agenda outlined focuses on issues of water availability, aquatic ecosystem integrity, and human health and safety. It is a consensus document that has been endorsed by all of the major professional organizations involved with freshwater issues.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559634065
• ISBN13: 9781559634069
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: Island Press
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.1"