{"product_id":"watersheds-a-practical-handbook-for-healthy-water-paperback","title":"Watersheds: A Practical Handbook for Healthy Water - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGregor Gilpin Beck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eClive Dobson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Water is our most vital resource, yet few understand even the basics of watershed ecology. This new edition has been updated to reflect growing environmental challenges, such as climate change, the insidious spread of invasive species and the loss of biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eWatersheds: A Practical Handbook for Healthy Water\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging and informative introduction to ecology and environmental issues that focuses on water-related issues. Well suited for youth or general readers of any age, \u003ci\u003eWatersheds\u003c\/i\u003e combines a profusion of beautiful illustrations with accessible text, making it attractive as well as informative. The book explains ecological principles and environmental challenges, introduces North America's major biological regions, outlines the complexities of water and nutrient cycles, and explains the ecology of wetlands and waterways. \u003ci\u003eWatersheds\u003c\/i\u003e also explains some of the major environmental issues facing North America, including air pollution, water pollution, invasive exotic species, and habitat loss and destruction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eWatersheds\u003c\/i\u003e provides detailed information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e water and nutrient cycles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e bioregions and aquatic habitats\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e exotic species invasions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e water and air pollution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e ecological restoration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e habitat loss. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e While \u003ci\u003eWatersheds\u003c\/i\u003e identifies and explains multiple ecological challenges, the book is engaging, empowering, and positive, providing practical How Can I Help? sections aimed at inspiring participation in efforts to restore watersheds and protect the environment. As the book explains, what's good for one's local watershed is also good for the planet - so we can all help protect and restore our natural environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Gregor Gilpin Beck is a wildlife biologist and conservation professional with a passion for nature, watersheds and outdoor pursuits. He is particularly passionate about birds, reptiles, canoeing, hiking and habitat restoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Clive Dobson is a multidisciplined artist whose range of work reflects his concern for the rapidly changing North American landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 9.92 x 7.95 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 February 14, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767671619872,"sku":"9780228103233","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/53dc80e6caa95d7f4fe59eb75d32d025.webp?v=1780314902","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/watersheds-a-practical-handbook-for-healthy-water-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}