The freshwater imperative : a research agenda / edited by Robert J. Naiman, John J. Magnuson, Diane M. McKnight, Jack A. Stanford, and other members of the FWI Steering Committee.
Contributor(s): Naiman, Robert J | Magnuson, John J | McKnight, Diane M | Stanford, Jack A.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-149) and index.
Figures, Tables, and Boxes -- Foreword / Kathryn D. Sullivan -- Preface -- 1. Fresh Water and the Freshwater Imperative -- 2. Status of Fresh Waters and Challenges Ahead -- 3. Directions for Freshwater Research -- 4. Linking Research, Management, and Policy -- 5. Implementation Requirements -- Appendix 1. FWI Research Agenda Participants -- Appendix 2. Books and Proceedings Reviewed by the FWI Steering Committee -- Literature Cited -- Glossary of Terms and Acronyms -- About the Authors -- Index.
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.
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