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Author |
: Lawrence J. MacDonnell |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 430 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSC:32106012313299 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Synopsis From Reclamation to Sustainability by : Lawrence J. MacDonnell
From Reclamation to Sustainability tells the story of four places in the West -- the Arkansas Valley and the Grand Valley of Colorado, the Truckee-Carson basins of California and Nevada, and the Yakima Basin in Washington -- where development and use of water, primarily for irrigated agriculture, have been central to economic and social development. In these places (and many others), the reclamation vision that helped settle the West now competes with a vision of a sustainable West. All four regions tell of the essential role water has played in western agriculture and the importance of this agriculture for settlement of much of the West. They also exemplify the many difficulties of turning prairie and desert into productive croplands, and MacDonnell describes the sometimes extraordinary human commitment and effort that made this possible. Now, however, western water resources have been developed beyond their sustainable capacity in an attempt to irrigate as much land as possible, and MacDonnell illustrates the consequences of this overdevelopment, including declining rural communities, dewatered streams incapable of supporting native species, and degraded water quality. He also provides examples of efforts to repair some of the damages and of the challenges involved in such restoration. MacDonnell argues that sustainable use of the West's water resources depends on reducing the gap between diverted water and used water, restoring the functional ecological integrity of water sources, allowing uses of developed water to change, and effective collaborative public/ private processes that help reconcile competing interests in water. He concludes that the manner in which the West movestoward sustainable use of its limited water resources -- particularly as it affects irrigated agriculture -- matters at least as much as achieving sustainable use. It matters because the choices we make will have important consequences for the future West.
Author |
: Lawrence J. MacDonnell |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 410 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105028539067 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis From Reclamation to Sustainability by : Lawrence J. MacDonnell
From Reclamation to Sustainability tells the story of four places in the West -- the Arkansas Valley and the Grand Valley of Colorado, the Truckee-Carson basins of California and Nevada, and the Yakima Basin in Washington -- where development and use of water, primarily for irrigated agriculture, have been central to economic and social development. In these places (and many others), the reclamation vision that helped settle the West now competes with a vision of a sustainable West. All four regions tell of the essential role water has played in western agriculture and the importance of this agriculture for settlement of much of the West. They also exemplify the many difficulties of turning prairie and desert into productive croplands, and MacDonnell describes the sometimes extraordinary human commitment and effort that made this possible. Now, however, western water resources have been developed beyond their sustainable capacity in an attempt to irrigate as much land as possible, and MacDonnell illustrates the consequences of this overdevelopment, including declining rural communities, dewatered streams incapable of supporting native species, and degraded water quality. He also provides examples of efforts to repair some of the damages and of the challenges involved in such restoration. MacDonnell argues that sustainable use of the West's water resources depends on reducing the gap between diverted water and used water, restoring the functional ecological integrity of water sources, allowing uses of developed water to change, and effective collaborative public/ private processes that help reconcile competing interests in water. He concludes that the manner in which the West movestoward sustainable use of its limited water resources -- particularly as it affects irrigated agriculture -- matters at least as much as achieving sustainable use. It matters because the choices we make will have important consequences for the future West.
Author |
: Satinder Ahuja |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 495 |
Release |
: 2014-05-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780124165762 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0124165761 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis Water Reclamation and Sustainability by : Satinder Ahuja
Many hydrological, geochemical, and biological processes associated with water reclamation and reuse are poorly understood. In particular, the occurrence and effects of trace organic and inorganic contaminants commonly found in reclaimed water necessitates careful analysis and treatment prior to safe reuse. Water Reclamation and Sustainability is a practical guide to the latest water reclamation, recycling, and reuse theory and practice. From water quality criteria and regulations to advanced techniques and implementation issues, this book offers scientists a toolkit for developing safe and successful reuse strategies. With a focus on specific contaminant removal techniques, this book comprehensively covers the full range of potential inorganic/organic contaminating compounds and highlights proven remediation methods. Socioeconomic implications related to current and future water shortages are also addressed, underscoring the many positive benefits of sustainable water resource management. - Offers pragmatic solutions to global water shortages - Provides an overview of the latest analytical techniques for water monitoring - Reviews current remediation efforts - Covers innovative technologies for green, gray, brown and black water reclamation and reuse
Author |
: Gouri Sankar Bhunia |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 786 |
Release |
: 2021-11-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780128238967 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0128238968 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis Land Reclamation and Restoration Strategies for Sustainable Development by : Gouri Sankar Bhunia
Land Reclamation and Restoration Strategies for Sustainable Development: Geospatial Technology Based Approach, Volume Ten covers spatial mapping, modeling and risk assessment in land hazards issues and sustainable management. Each section in the book explores state-of-art techniques using commercial, open source and statistical software for mapping and modeling, along with case studies that illustrate modern image processing techniques and computational algorithms. A special focus is given on recent trends in data mining techniques. This book will be of particular interest to students, researchers and professionals in the fields of earth science, applied geography, and those in the environmental sciences. - Demonstrates a geoinformatics approach to data mining techniques, data analysis, modeling, risk assessment, visualization, and management strategies in different aspects of land use, hazards and reclamation - Covers land contamination problems, including effects on agriculture, forestry, and coastal and wetland areas - Suggests specific techniques of remediation - Explores state-of-art techniques based on commercial, open source, and statistical software for mapping and modeling using modern image processing techniques and computational algorithm
Author |
: San Francisco Public Library |
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: |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2021-06-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1929646194 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781929646197 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis Reclamation by : San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco Center for the Book and San Francisco Public Library host Reclamation: Artists' Books on the Environment, a juried exhibition of artists books exploring our relationship to the environment at this moment on the planet.Environmental concerns demand increasing attention, from rising temperatures and dangerous weather events, to crises in water quality, to multiplying fires...the list goes on, echoed around the globe. Book artists create works that involve, educate, and inspire action. Book art takes many forms. Reclamation: Artists' Books on the Environment seeks to inspire and educate viewers to reflect on climate change and its impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. At the same time, the exhibition endeavors to avoid dualistic arguments common to today's divisive political scene.This exhibition takes place under the umbrella of The Codex Foundation's EXTRACTION: Art on the Edge of the Abyss call to action.
Author |
: Jessica Kellner |
Publisher |
: New Society Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 217 |
Release |
: 2011-10-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780865716964 |
ISBN-13 |
: 086571696X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Housing Reclaimed by : Jessica Kellner
This guide for nonconventional home builders provides inspiration for using salvaged and reclaimed materials to build affordable, environmentally friendly dwellings and offers case studies of projects meeting this challenge, including Phoenix Commotion, Haberae and Builders of Hope. Original
Author |
: H.R. Fox |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 560 |
Release |
: 1998-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9058090027 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789058090027 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Synopsis Land Reclamation: Achieving Sustainable Benefits by : H.R. Fox
The aspects of land reclamation covered in this book include environmental impact, land value, economic regeneration and waste disposal methods. The issue of contamination raises questions about whether to clean up or cover up, which is tackled in the subsequent sections.
Author |
: Horst J. Schor |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 370 |
Release |
: 2007-08-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780471721796 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0471721794 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis Landforming by : Horst J. Schor
The first hands-on instruction guide to landform grading and revegetation Landform grading provides a cost-effective, attractive, and environmentally compatible way to construct slopes and other landforms that are stable and that blend in with the natural surroundings. Landform grading design and construction technology have advanced rapidly during the past decade, and this book explains the technique, its uses, its various applications, and its significant advantages. Landforming: An Environmental Approach to Hillside Development, Mine Reclamation and Watershed Restoration, presents the first comprehensive and practical guidebook to the innovative techniques of landform grading and revegetation. Citing numerous practical applications in such areas as hillside housing developments, mass grading operations, surface mining and watershed reclamation projects, the authors--one an internationally recognized instructor and the other an engineer with over thirty years of practical experience in the field--have teamed up to provide valuable information on: The aesthetic and ecological benefits of landform grading and revegetation Analyses that demonstrate the stability of landform designed slopes Real-world design/construction procedures Construction in both upland slope areas and in stream corridors Analytical procedures and design aids to assist implementation Well documented and comprehensive case studies of actual projects Written in straightforward language and liberally illustrated with informative photographs and schematic drawings, the text should prove of value to practicing professionals in such diverse fields as land planning, civil and geotechnical engineering, landscape architecture, and geology as well as to personnel in a variety of local, state and federal regulatory agencies and environmental interest groups. HORST J. SCHOR is the originator of the Landforming and Revegetation Concept and is Principal of H.J. Schor Consulting. He has developed landform grading designs that have been implemented in a variety of hillside grading and mining reclamation projects for a diverse list of clients. He has been a guest lecturer at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, The University of Dresden, Germany and The University of California at Irvine. DONALD H. GRAY, PHD, is Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The University of Michigan. In addition to speaking and teaching internationally, he has co-authored three books on subjects related geotechnical engineering and biotechnical slope protection.
Author |
: Nour Shafik El-Gendy |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 580 |
Release |
: 2022-05-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781119827511 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1119827515 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution, Volume 2 by : Nour Shafik El-Gendy
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONS This second volume in a broad, comprehensive two-volume set, “Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution”, concentrates on air, water, and soil reclamation, some of the biggest challenges facing environmental engineers and scientists today. This second, new volume in the two-volume set, Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution, picks up where volume one left off, covering the remediation of air, water, and soil environments. Outlining new methods and technologies for all three environmental scenarios, the authors and editor go above and beyond, introducing naturally-based techniques in addition to changes and advances in more standard methods. Written by some of the most well-known and respected experts in the field, with a prolific and expert editor, this volume takes a multidisciplinary approach, across many scientific and engineering fields, intending the two-volume set as a “one-stop shop” for all of the advances and emerging techniques and processes in this area. This groundbreaking new volume in this forward-thinking set is the most comprehensive coverage of all of these issues, laying out the latest advances and addressing the most serious current concerns in environmental pollution. Whether for the veteran engineer or the student, this is a must-have for any library. This volume: Offers new concepts and techniques for air, water, and soil environment remediation, including naturally-based solutions Provides a comprehensive coverage of removing heavy chemicals from the environment Offers new, emerging techniques for pollution prevention Is filled with workable examples and designs that are helpful for practical applications Is useful as a textbook for researchers, students, and faculty for understanding new ideas in this rapidly emerging field AUDIENCE: Petroleum, chemical, process, and environmental engineers, other scientists and engineers working in the area of environmental pollution, and students at the university and graduate level studying these areas.
Author |
: Anne E. Maczulak |
Publisher |
: Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 241 |
Release |
: 2010-06-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781438126340 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1438126344 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sustainability by : Anne E. Maczulak
Examines the human use of Earth's natural resources and influence on its environment that have contributed to the need for sustainability, a concept that combines economic and social development with environmental protection.