ISBN: 9780366964321 - Watershed Management Problems in the Northern Rocky Mountain Region (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed analysis of the watershed management problems found in the Northern Rocky Mountain region. The Northern Rocky Mountain region is made up of portions of Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The author, a forester in the US Forest Service, writes that over 166 million acres in this region drain into the Columbia and Missouri Rivers. These rivers provide power and irrigation for a large expanse of the United States. However, the way humans use the land in the Northern Rocky Mountain area directly affects the flow of water in these rivers and can create problems such as flooding, erosion, and a decrease in water quality. The problems that plague the region are examined in detail, including the various ways that forests and grazing lands can better be managed to reduce erosion and prevent flooding. The author also discusses methods that can be used to improve water quality and quantity. The book concludes by highlighting the value of the Northern Rocky Mountain region as it relates to water resources and the impact that humans can have on these resources. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…