Natural values: the importance of wetlands & upland conservation practices in watershed management: functions & values for water quality & quantity T. Shane Gabor ... et. al.
Material type: TextPublication details: Ducks Unlimited Canada, 2004Description: 55 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: Fresh water is a vital resource for human society. To ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources, we must protect and enhance landscape features that ensure water quantity and quality in the future.Wetlands and riparian areas are natural watershed features that are critical for sustainable water resource management. This paper focuses on the function and value of wetlands, riparian areas, and permanent cover within watersheds. An overview of watershed management is presented including Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) planning and implications of land use for water quality.Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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February 2004
Fresh water is a vital resource for human society. To ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources, we must protect and enhance landscape features that ensure water quantity and quality in the future.Wetlands and riparian areas are natural watershed features that are critical for sustainable water resource management. This paper focuses on the function and value of wetlands, riparian areas, and permanent cover within watersheds. An overview of watershed management is presented including Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) planning and implications of land use for water quality.