The Challenges of Dam Removal and River Restoration

The Challenges of Dam Removal and River Restoration
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Publisher : Geological Society of America
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 9780813741215
ISBN-13 : 0813741211
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Book Synopsis The Challenges of Dam Removal and River Restoration by : Jerome V. DeGraff

Download or read book The Challenges of Dam Removal and River Restoration written by Jerome V. DeGraff and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "River restoration is a societal goal in the United States. This collection of research articles focuses on our current understanding of the impacts of removing dams and the role of dam removal in the larger context of river restoration. The papers are grouped by topic: (1) assessment of existing dams, strategies to determine impounded legacy sediments, and evaluating whether or not to remove the dam; (2) case studies of the hydrologic, sediment, and ecosystem impacts of recent dam removals; (3) assessment of river restoration by modifying flows or removing dams; and (4) the concept of river restoration in the context of historical changes in river systems"--Provided by publisher.


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