Download or read book Making and Unmaking of Puget Sound written by Gary C. Howard and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-01-27 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Puget Sound is a complex fjord-estuary system in Washington State that is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the Juan de Fuca Strait and surrounded by several large population centers. The watershed is enormous, covering nearly 43,000 square kilometers with thousands of rivers and streams. Geological forces, volcanos, Ice Ages, and changes in sea levels make the Sound a biologically dynamic and fascinating environment, as well as a productive ecosystem. Human activity has also influenced the Sound. Humans built several major cities, such as Seattle and Tacoma, have dramatically affected the Puget Sound. This book describes the natural history and evolution of Puget Sound over the last 100 million years through the present and into the future. Key Features Summarizes a complex geological, geographical, and ecological history Reviews how the Puget Sound has changed and will likely change in the future Examines the different roles of various drivers of the Sound’s ecosystem function Includes the role of humans—both first people and modern populations. Explores Puget Sound as an example of general bay ecological and environmental issues

Download or read book The Natural History of Puget Sound Country written by Arthur R. Kruckeberg and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bounded on the east by the crest of the Cascade Range and on the west by the lofty east flank of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound terrain includes every imaginable topographic variety. This thoughtful and eloquent natural history of the Puget Sound region begins with a discussion of how the ice ages and vulcanism shaped the land and then examines the natural attributes of the region--flora and fauna, climate, special habitats, life histories of key organisms--as they pertain to the functioning ecosystem. Mankind's effects upon the natural environment are a pervasive theme of the book. Kruckeberg looks at both positive and negative aspects of human interaction with nature in the Puget basin. By probing the interconnectedness of all natural aspects of one region, Kruckeberg illustrates ecological principles at work and gives us a basis for wise decision-making. The Natural History of Puget Sound Country is a comprehensive reference, invaluable for all citizens of the Northwest, as well as for conservationists, biologists, foresters, fisheries and wildlife personnel, urban planners, and environmental consultants everywhere. Lavishly illustrated with over three hundred photographs and drawings, it is much more than a beautiful book. It is a guide to our future."--Google Books viewed Mar. 19, 2021.

Download or read book Homewaters written by David B. Williams and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed by settlement and resource extraction, Puget Sound and its future health now depend on a better understanding of the region’s ecological complexities. Focusing on the area south of Port Townsend and between the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Williams uncovers human and natural histories in, on, and around the Sound. In conversations with archaeologists, biologists, and tribal authorities, Williams traces how generations of humans have interacted with such species as geoducks, salmon, orcas, rockfish, and herring. He sheds light on how warfare shaped development and how people have moved across this maritime highway, in canoes, the mosquito fleet, and today’s ferry system. The book also takes an unflinching look at how the Sound’s ecosystems have suffered from human behavior, including pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate change. Witty, graceful, and deeply informed, Homewaters weaves history and science into a fascinating and hopeful narrative, one that will introduce newcomers to the astonishing life that inhabits the Sound and offers longtime residents new insight into and appreciation of the waters they call home. A Michael J. Repass Book

Download or read book Puget Sound written by Katie Marsico and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour of the Puget Sound and its surrounding area.

Download or read book Puget Sound s Wildside written by Harbor Wild Watch and published by . This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Puget Sound is one of the largest and most dynamic estuaries in the United States. Its waters are home to thousands of marine organisms. This book aims to showcase the natural history of the Puget Sound, common species found therein, and the impact that humans have on this dynamic and delicate ecosystem.

Download or read book Life at Puget Sound written by Caroline C. Leighton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caroline C. Leighton wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.

Download or read book Comprehensive Study of Water and Related Land Resources written by Puget Sound Task Force and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Coast of Puget Sound written by John Downing and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Taking Stock written by Puget Sound Governmental Conference and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Life at Puget Sound written by Caroline C. Leighton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Life at Puget Sound: With Sketches of Travel in Washington Territory, British Columbia, Oregon, and California; 1865-1881 The following selections from observations and experiences during a residence of sixteen years on the Pacific Coast, while they do not claim to de scribe fully that portion of the country, nor to give any account of its great natural wealth and resources, yet indicate something of its character istic features and attractions, more especially those of the Puget Sound region. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Proposal for the Formation of a Puget Sound Council written by Puget Sound and Related Lands and Water Steering Committee and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Blazing the Way Or True Stories Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound written by Emily Inez Denny and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Blazing the Way; Or, True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound" by Emily Inez Denny. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book The Regional Quality of Puget Sound Life written by Puget Sound Governmental Conference and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Analysis of Manufacturing in the Puget Sound Area written by Bureau of Business Research, University of Washington, Seattle and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Puget Sound Region written by Puget Sound Regional Planning Commission and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Governing Puget Sound written by Robert L. Bish and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: