Rivers, Fish, and the People: Tradition, Science, and Historical Ecology of Fisheries in the American West

America’s western rivers are under assault from development, pollution, invasive species, and climate change. Returning these eco— systems to the time of European contact is often the stated goal for restoration efforts, yet neither the influence of indigenous societ— ies on rivers at the time of contact nor the deeper evolutionary relationships are yet understood by the scientific world. This volume presents a unique synthesis of scientific discoveries and traditional knowledge about the e...