River Ecology and Management: Lessons from the Pacific Coastal Ecoregion
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    River Ecology and Management: Lessons from the Pacific Coastal Ecoregion

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    Touching all parts of the natural environment and nearly all aspects of human culture, streams and rivers act as centers of organization within landscapes. They provide natural resources such as fish and clean water, transportation, energy, diffusion of wastes, and recreation. Today, with unprecedented demands on streams and rivers by an exponentially increasing human population, a basic ecological understanding of the structure and dynamics of running waters is essential for formulating sound management and policy decisions.

    The vast Pacific coastal ecoregion of the United States contains an extraordinary array of physical settings and examples of the range of dynamics associated with rivers and their management. The interface between the science and policy of natural resource management is illustrated by examples from this ecoregion, including the protection of riparian forest, the marbled murrelet, salmon, and amphibians.

    River Ecology and Management: Lessons from the Pacific Coastal Ecoregion includes sections on the Physical Environment, the Biotic Environment, Ecosystem Processes, Management, and Recommendations for the Future. Specific topics include channel dynamics, hydrology, water quality, microbial processes, primary production, fish and wildlife, riparian forest dynamics, organic matter and trophic dynamics, biogeochemical cycling, maintaining biodiversity, monitoring and assessment, economic perspectives, legal considerations, and the role of non-governmental organizations in river management.
    The Biology of Streams and Rivers (Biology of Habitats)
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    Although they constitute less than 1% of the world's water, freshwaters play a vital role in life on Earth. Running water, or lotic, habitats comprise a tiny proportion of these freshwaters, yet they offer important resources and are rich and complex environments. This book provides an essential introduction to the biology and ecology of lotic habitats, and their constituent organisms. Rarely has the breadth and complexity of all aspects of the biology of streams and rivers been dealt with in a single volume. The aim of this book is to delve into the rich and growing literature, and to provide an up-to-date introduction to stream and river biology. It begins by outlining the factors that make running water habitats unique, and describing the many different water-course systems. The authors then outline the range of living organisms in lotic habitats, and the environmental adaptations they exhibit. They discuss population, community, and ecosystem patterns and processes, such as energy flow, nutrient cycling, migration, food webs, and community structure. Each chapter includes practical information on simple studies and experiments for students to try. The book finishes with a discussion of applied issues surrounding water use, pollution, species diversity, and conservation of this fascinating and immensely important habitat.

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    4 out of 5 stars The Biology of Streams and Rivers.......1999-12-16

    This is a very good introductory text on how streams and rivers function. It covers the habitat, organisms that live in them, and factors that affect them. The book has numerous references of source material and additional reading. I recommend this as great background material for this subject area.
    Restoring Streams in Cities: A Guide for Planners, Policymakers, and Citizens
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    • An excellent and comprehesive guide
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    Conventional engineering solutions to problems of flooding and erosion are extremely destructive to natural environments. Restoring Streams in Cities presents viable alternatives to traditional practices that can be used both to repair existing ecological damage and to prevent such damage from happening.

    Ann L. Riley describes an interdisciplinary approach to stream management that does not attempt to "control" streams, but rather considers the stream as a feature in the urban environment. She presents a logical sequence of land-use planning, site design, and watershed restoration measures along with stream channel modifications and floodproofing strategies that can be used in place of destructive and expensive public works projects. She features examples of effective and environmentally sensitive bank stabilization and flood damage reduction projects, with information on both the planning processes and end results. Chapters provide:

    Profusely illustrated and including more than 100 photos, Restoring Streams in Cities includes detailed information on all relevant components of stream restoration projects, from historical background to hands-on techniques. It represents the first comprehensive volume aimed at helping those involved with stream management in their community, and describes a wealth of options for the treatment of urban streams that will be useful to concerned citizens and professional engineers alike.

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    5 out of 5 stars An excellent and comprehesive guide.......2001-08-13

    This unique book is a comprehensive and detailed guide to how to go about restoring streams that have been degraded by channelization, excessive erosion or sedimentation, and undergrounding into storm drains. It covers everything from how to form Friends groups and develop public support through engineering and design choices. As an educated citizen without specialized training in engineering, I found it highly readable; the concepts are presented thoroughly but without excessive jargon. The author is a cofounder of the Urban Creeks Council of California and the Coalition to Rescue Urban Waters.

    3 out of 5 stars Planning and policy related to urban stream restoration.......1999-02-06

    This book does an adequate job of generally presenting information in non-technical fashion for planners, policy makers, and citizens as related to stream restoration in cities. It is simplistic and fairly straight-forward reading for the layman interested in this topic.

    On page 128, there is a diagram showing "factors influencing stream erosion and sedimentation" which appears to be attributed to Mr. E W Lane in an American Society of Civil Engineers professional journal dated 1955. However, a closer inspection of this particular journal article by interested readers should reveal to them that the figure shown in Riley's book in reality doesn't actually appear in the journal itself; although the diagram's concepts themselves are given in the journal article. So the question remains, WHO ACTUALLY DREW THE DIAGRAM in Riley's book and WHY WEREN'T THEY PROPERLY RECOGNIZED IN IT?

    And HOW MANY OTHER MIS-LEADING OVERSIGHTS are possibly contained in the book?

    From a hydraulic and hydrologic technical and design stand-point, this book appears weak and I feel that citation problems like I previously mentioned are inexcusable and not acceptable for a published book.

    Thus my average rating of it.
    Wild and Scenic Rivers of America
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    • Comprehensive review of the subject
    Wild and Scenic Rivers of America
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    The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is one of the most important natural areas protection programs ever established at the federal level. It has resulted in the creation of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System - a rich American legacy that includes many of our finest waterways. Written by one of the nation's leading river experts, this book is the definitive resource on the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Topics covered include:

    "Invaluable information on river recreation and resource conservation." -Library Journal

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    4 out of 5 stars Comprehensive review of the subject.......2007-05-12

    This is a good book on the subject, although when I bought it I overlooked the publication date, 1993. I dont think there have been many if any additions to the Wild and Scenic program in the intervening 14 years. Recommended to anyone with an interest in the subject. The 40th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic River Act is 2008.
    Peterson First Guide to Seashores (Peterson First Guides(R))
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    This complete guide covers 317 of the most common and conspicuous plants and animals of the seashores, from jellyfish and kelp to clams, gulls, and whales. Species are grouped by habitat so readers know what they can expect to see along sandy beaches, in rocky tide pools, or in mud flats.

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    4 out of 5 stars Detailed and well done guide to seashore animals........2003-03-11

    This field guide to seashores is well explained, especially for beginners encouraged to learn more about the life in tidepools. The color illustrations are also nice and detailed. Buy this one before you start on the original official Peterson Field guides.
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    Restoring Life in Running Waters: Better Biological Monitoring
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    • Thoughtful and inspiring yet a bit too one dimensional
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    Resource management in the United States is undergoing a fundamental change. Traditional sustained-yield approaches that focus on commodity-production and human resource use are steadily giving way to ecological approaches, often referred to as ecosystem management, that have long-term ecological sustainability as their primary goal. To achieve that goal, ecosystem management emphasizes socially defined goals and objectives, integrated and holistic science, collaborative decision making, and adaptable institutions. Political considerations are an essential component of ecosystem management, yet its socio-political context has been largely ignored by those studying and writing on the subject.

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    The Politics of Ecosystem Management considers the sweeping and profound changes that will be required of the American governance system-its political philosophy, institutions, notions of citizenship, and politics, as well its resource management practices-if the shift to ecosystem management is to be realized. It is a lucid and accessible volume that represents a vital contribution to the literature for students, researchers, and professionals involved with any aspect of developing and implementing ecosystem-based approaches to resource management.

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    5 out of 5 stars Invaluable for those concerned about fish habitat.......2000-01-19

    This book provides a functional, usable set of guidelines to consider when working on fisheries habitat and stream rehabilitation problems. Although it is oriented towards the American environmental processes - EPA etc, the background concepts and information should be required reading for everyone who is involved in both environmental monitoring and assessment, and those who are involved in trying to bring back stream habitat that has been lost.

    Useful for a much broader audience than originally targetted. For instance Community Stewardship groups here in BC have found it most useful.

    5 out of 5 stars Informative, thorough, and interesting.......1999-02-27

    A very informative, thorough, and interesting coverage of the topic. Very well written and an enjoyable read. I especially liked the presentation of the "chapters" as "premises."

    Advocacy is one theme of this book, but I didn't find that objectionable. As a former professional in the regulatory field, I think it is important for people with opinions to express them!

    This book is really a must-read for people working on any aspect of biological monitoring of aquatic systems.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent strategy & advice; slightly one-dimensional.......1998-12-11

    Karr & Chu provide compelling arguments for the inclusion of reasoned biomonitoring efforts in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of aquatic ecosystems. This is long-overdue. Their desire for biological relevance above and beyond statistical significance is also laudable, reminding me of a dear mentor's constant advice: "But what do the numbers *mean* biologically??" It is an extremely well documented book as well, providing ample resources for further scholarly investigation of related topics. I laud their eagerness to create biological relevance and move beyond standard statistical distributions by brute biological common sense. Their approach is clearly robust, time-effective, and biologically relevant - an excellent combination for real-world environmental management decisions! I do, however, find the authors' quite one-dimensional focus on the use of single "multimetric indices" to be limiting in the practice of aquatic EIA. (Multimetric indices are sums of individual indices, each measuring a different ecological factor.) I fear that the same mathematical machinations which make Karr & Chu's methods robust may also make them insensitive to subtle biological changes. They might contend that robust management considerations render subtle biological changes irrelevant; I would argue that subtle change over time can be at least as powerful as quantum, near-instantaneous changes. The author's methods are also constrained by the fact that the a significant effort is expended in calibration, which may be fine and justified for future studies, but may be of little help for projects currently "in-hand." In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this book as a required read in aquatic biomonitoring strategies, but I will continue to examine my data in more statistically conventional ways as well as through multimetric indices --- I'm not likely to throw out the entire old toolbox for the addition of one new tool, after all, and all the multimetric indices in the world won't do a jot of good without sound experimental design practices.

    5 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and inspiring yet a bit too one dimensional.......1998-12-03

    Karr & Chu write to inspire improvement in biological assesment protocols; no doubut I agree with them on this goal. They also remind us all that the "proof of the pudding" is in the biological relevance of the statistical analyses which we undertake to perform this task. Again, no problem. I do have suspicions re: their rather singular fixation on univariate compression of data to the IBI format to the extent that any & all multivariate data treatments are avoided. I would strongly recommend this text as a starting point, but would equally strongly recommend that you *avoid* considering it a definitive Bible for these assessment processes. An apt ecologist who is conversant with contemporary techniques of biotic quantification should perhaps be able to come up with some more multivariate and flexible metrics in addition to those suggested in this text -- although their tables of "what works where" are very helpful starting guidlines for pragmatic issues of what variables to measure in the field. Excellent documentation if you want to go after the references found in the bibliography. Wonderfully aggresive attitude re: preserving our rivers & engaging style -- I read most of the book this afternoon just because it's so engaging, which is pretty high praise for a textbook. If you also happen to be involved with biomonitoring efforts, please drop me an email as I'm working remotely via the 'Net & wold love the comraderie & discussion -- Eric entfolks@mwci.net

    5 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and inspiring yet a bit too one dimensional.......1998-12-03

    Karr & Chu write to inspire improvement in biological assesment protocols; no doubut I agree with them on this goal. They also remind us all that the "proof of the pudding" is in the biological relevance of the statistical analyses which we undertake to perform this task. Again, no problem. I do have suspicions re: their rather singular fixation on univariate compression of data to the IBI format to the extent that any & all multivariate data treatments are avoided. I would strongly recommend this text as a starting point, but would equally strongly recommend that you *avoid* considering it a definitive Bible for these assessment processes. An apt ecologist who is conversant with contemporary techniques of biotic quantification should perhaps be able to come up with some more multivariate and flexible metrics in addition to those suggested in this text -- although their tables of "what works where" are very helpful starting guidlines for pragmatic issues of what variables to measure in the field. Excellent documentation if you want to go after the references found in the bibliography. Wonderfully aggresive attitude re: preserving our rivers & engaging style -- I read most of the book this afternoon just because it's so engaging, which is pretty high praise for a textbook. If you also happen to be involved with biomonitoring efforts, please drop me an email as I'm working remotely via the 'Net & wold love the comraderie & discussion -- Eric entfolks@mwci.net
    Stream Ecology: Structure and Function of Running Waters
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great book, and reference
    Stream Ecology: Structure and Function of Running Waters
    J. David Allan , and María M. Castillo
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    Stream Ecology by Allan and Castillo is extensively revised and updated from the successful first edition to include major developments over the past decade. Although the subject matter is relatively advanced, this book has been written with the express goal of being accessible to students with only modest backgrounds in ecology and aquatic sciences. The First Edition was widely praised for its readability, and that emphasis is retained. The second edition opens with a new introductory chapter that sets the stage for what follows. The treatment of geomorphology and hydrology are greatly expanded from the first edition, and have been split into two, more substantial chapters. Basal energy resources, trophic roles and food web interactions are retained but thoroughly updated, particularly to include recent advances in microbial ecology and the synergies between producers and decomposers. The discussion of species interactions has been re-organized so that modern topics receive more emphasis, including trophic cascades, subsidies and food web structure. Chapters on organic matter dynamics and nutrient cycling have been substantially re-written to reflect the enormous growth in knowledge of stream metabolism and nutrient processes, the core of ecosystem functioning. The closing chapter on human impacts summarizes the status of river ecosystems and principal threats, and new material that describes advances in river management including the science of environmental flows, the successes and failures of river restoration, and the potential for ecosystem-based catchment management.

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    5 out of 5 stars Great book, and reference.......2007-01-11

    Use this to go back to over and over again. Also helps to explain for all levels of understanding.
    The Snake River: Window To The West
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      The Snake River: Window To The West
      Tim Palmer
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      Tim Palmer weaves natural history into a comprehensive account of the complex problems that plague natural resource management throughout the West, as well as the practical solutions that are available.

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      What the River Reveals: Understanding and Restoring Healthy Watersheds
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • What a river should really look like
      • A typical eco-whining book on Oregon Rivers
      • Excellent overview of watershed ecology
      • Informative and enjoyable
      What the River Reveals: Understanding and Restoring Healthy Watersheds
      Valerie Rapp
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      5 out of 5 stars What a river should really look like.......2006-04-05

      This book has a Pacific Northwest focus and is the result of a lot of research by the author into river ecology. Salmon are discussed throughout as an indicator of river health. I was struck by the descriptions of what the regional rivers looked like prior to development and why they were much more productive historically. The author has a nice writing style and I wanted to keep reading once I started. She often uses descriptive analogies to help us picture a situation (e.g., road construction is like a "loaded gun" in a watershed, waiting for a flood to trigger a disaster). I have been interested in this topic for a long time but feel that I now have a better picture of the problem. The solutions are not easy which is why there are not yet many success stories to point to, but the author does point out a path to restoration and some who are going down it.

      3 out of 5 stars A typical eco-whining book on Oregon Rivers.......2001-05-02

      I did not really care for this book. The title is a misnomer, this book is not about defining&restoring healthy watersheds. It's more about the damage that dams and logging have done to rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Although the author talks about her conversations with various foresters, ecologists, etc. there is very little science in this book. There is too much focus on Salmon runs, breeding grounds, etc and while the dams in the northwest have devestated these, this subject has no bearing on restoring watersheds in say....Indiana (where I live). Also, Ms. Rapp seems to offer no real alternatives or large scale solutions, just continual re-iterations of the problems with daming rivers. After several stories about her hiking along rivers, attending conferences in the Northwest, etc...I got the impression that Ms Rapp is more interested in preserving places of natural beauty, rather than sustanability in the broadest sense of the word. Ms. Rapp reminds me of the folks who like wilderness hiking and camping, but complain about oil companies, Nukes, etc. Somehow they don't see anything wrong with driving their SUV 50-300 miles into the mountians every chance they get.

      Further , I think a book with this title ought to give a few detailed "success stories" of rivers that have been restored to a more natural state. There must be better books out there on this subject.

      As an FYI, my interests are woodlot and habitat restoration, and sustainable agriculture, so this review was not written by an ATV owning, cattle rancher who doesn't give a damn about our environment.

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of watershed ecology.......1998-11-18

      This book is written in an informative and entertaining style which pulls you to finish the book. There is a lot of good information on how watersheds work with pleanty of real world examples, mostly from the Pacific Northwest. What looks "normal" to us now is not the natural state of rivers. The book has a Northwest focus but should be useful in any area. If you want to understand more about how rivers interact with their surroundings and how man has changed that over the last 100 to 200 years, this is a good book to read.

      5 out of 5 stars Informative and enjoyable.......1998-11-10

      If you are intersted in learning more about rivers and watersheds, this is a good place to start. Without being too technical, Valerie Rapp conveys a lot of information on how watersheds work. I bought this book as a gift for my husband, but couldn't put it down when I started to look though it before wrapping it up.
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        The Columbia: Sustaining a Modern Resource
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