Ecology and Management of Inland Waters: A Californian Perspective with Global Applications

by Marc Los Huertos

Overview

Ecology and Management of Inland Waters: A Californian Perspective with Global Applications presents the geologic history and physical characteristics of aquatic ecology. The author draws on his research from the inland waters of California and applies this to other areas, including Mediterranean climate systems, the tropics, and even South Africa. The endorheic basins covered in this text can be found in 30% of the US, including the Aral Sea, which is a fascinating case study that provides an important warning for other locations. The author also covers Zebra Mussels, which are set to soon be a permanent population in California.

The book is authored by an expert in the field who covers a very wide and interdisciplinary subject area which brings a holistic view to this complex discipline.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128142660
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	08/19/2020
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Marc Los Huertos holds the Stephen M. Pauley Chair for Environmental Analysis and coordinates the Environmental Analysis Program for Pomona College. A biogeochemist interested in soil, water and air nitrogen cycling, he has an active research program in which he works with students to evaluate agricultural practices on greenhouse gas emissions from organic and conventional farms and to evaluate habitat quality in streams and rivers. Through his research activities, he trains several students each year with skills in soil and water nitrogen biogeochemistry, aquatic ecology and bioassessment. Los Huertos teaches a wide range of classes at Pomona, including Ecology of Inland Waters; Environmental Science and Statistics; and Food, Land, and the Environment. He also works with farmers in several regions to develop techniques to reduce negative impacts of farming on soil, air and water quality.

Table of Contents

1. Humans and Water2. Ecological Principles and Concepts3. Water Supplies4. Clean Water5. Biogeochemistry and Global Change6. Biodiversity: Conservation and Invasive Species7. Community Dynamics, Food webs, and Ecosystem Processes8. Restoring Aquatic Systems9. Political and Watershed Boundaries10. Concluding Remarks

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An introduction to the geologic history and physical characteristics of streams, lakes, and estuaries, where a unique and diverse range of taxa interact