Downstream: Adaptive Management of Glen Canyon Dam and the Colorado River Ecosystem [1 ed.] 9780309593496, 9780309065795

The Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center began long-term planning at its inception and, in May 1997, produced a L

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Downstream: Adaptive Management of Glen Canyon Dam and the Colorado River Ecosystem [1 ed.]
9780309593496, 9780309065795

The second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, Glen Canyon Dam was built to control the flow of the Colorado

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The second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, Glen Canyon Dam was built to control the flow of the Colorado

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The geologist and explorer's own account of his perilous venture into one of the last unmapped portions of the cont

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While many disciplines contribute to environmental conservation, there is little successful integration of science and s

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In 1923, America paid close attention, via special radio broadcasts, newspaper headlines, and cover stories in popular m

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"FalconGuides point the compass to the best spots to play, climb, hike, fish, and be." – CNN.com Lace up your

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Recent studies of past climate and streamflow conditions have broadened understanding of long-term water availability in

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Federal management of water is undergoing a change that involves a drastic reduction in the number of new water projects

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The Colorado River is in crisis. Persistent drought, climate change, and growing demands from ongoing urbanization threa

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