{"product_id":"stream-hydrology-an-introduction-for-ecologists-paperback","title":"Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNancy D. Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas A. McMahon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian L. Finlayson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the publication of the first edition (1994) there have been rapid developments in the application of hydrology, geomorphology and ecology to stream management. In particular, growth has occurred in the areas of stream rehabilitation and the evaluation of environmental flow needs. The concept of stream health has been adopted as a way of assessing stream resources and setting management goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists Second Edition documents recent research and practice in these areas. Chapters provide information on sampling, field techniques, stream analysis, the hydrodynamics of moving water, channel form, sediment transport and commonly used statistical methods such as flow duration and flood frequency analysis. Methods are presented from engineering hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and hydraulics with examples of their biological implications. This book demonstrates how these fields are linked and utilised in modern, scientific river management.\u003cbr\u003e * Emphasis on applications, from collecting and analysing field measurements to using data and tools in stream management.\u003cbr\u003e * Updated to include new sections on environmental flows, rehabilitation, measuring stream health and stream classification.\u003cbr\u003e * Critical reviews of the successes and failures of implementation.\u003cbr\u003e * Revised and updated windows-based AQUAPAK software. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is essential reading for 2nd\/3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates of hydrology, stream ecology and fisheries science in Departments of Physical Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Engineering and Limnology. It would be valuable reading for professionals working in stream ecology, fisheries science and habitat management, environmental consultants and engineers.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater plays an important part in today's environmental concerns. Since the publication of the first edition there have been rapid developments in the application of hydrology, geomorphology and ecology to stream management. In particular, growth has occurred in the areas of stream rehabilitation and the evaluation of environmental flow needs. The concept of stream health has been adopted as a way of assessing stream resources and setting management goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e documents recent research and practice in these areas. Chapters provide information on sampling, field techniques, stream analysis, the hydrodynamics of moving water, channel form, sediment transport and commonly used statistical methods such as flow duration and flood frequency analysis. Methods are presented from engineering hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and hydraulics with examples of their biological implications. This book demonstrates how these fields are linked and utilised in modern, scientific river management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmphasis on applications, from collecting and analysing field measurements to using data and tools in stream management.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eUpdated to include new sections on environmental flows, rehabilitation, measuring stream health and stream classification.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCritical reviews of the successes and failures of implementation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eRevised and updated windows-based software.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e This book is essential reading for 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\/3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e year undergraduates and postgraduates of hydrology, stream ecology and fisheries science in Departments of Physical Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Engineering and Limnology. It would be valuable reading for professionals working in stream ecology, fisheries science and habitat management, environmental consultants and engineers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy D. Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eStream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas A. McMahon\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eStream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian L. Finlayson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eStream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher J. Gippel\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eStream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRory J. Nathan\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eStream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 9.74 x 7.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755305271584,"sku":"9780470843581","price":164.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5ad2ef6a6d1eaa18e8ff368ad15c71be.webp?v=1780055035","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/stream-hydrology-an-introduction-for-ecologists-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}