Download or read book California Rivers and Streams written by Jeffrey F. Mount and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California Rivers and Streams provides a clear and informative overview of the physical and biological processes that shape California's rivers and watersheds. Jeffrey Mount introduces relevant basic principles of hydrology and geomorphology and applies them to an understanding of the differences in character of the state's many rivers. He then builds on this foundation by evaluating the impact on waterways of different land use practices—logging, mining, agriculture, flood control, urbanization, and water supply development. Water may be one of California's most valuable resources, but it is far from being one we control. In spite of channels, levees, lines and dams, the state's rivers still frequently flood, with devastating results. Almost all the rivers in California are dammed or diverted; with the booming population, there will be pressure for more intervention. Mount argues that Californians know little about how their rivers work and, more importantly, how and why land-use practices impact rivers. The forceful reconfiguration and redistribution of the rivers has already brought the state to a critical crossroads. California Rivers and Streams forces us to reevaluate our use of the state's rivers and offers a foundation for participating in the heated debates about their future.
Download or read book Rivers of California written by and published by Heyday. This book was released on 2010 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iincredible photographs of California's rivers repeating the triumph of author's Rivers of America book
Download or read book Field Guide to California Rivers written by Tim Palmer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning author, naturalist, and conservationist Tim Palmer presents the world of California rivers in this practical and inspiring field guide. Loaded with tips on where to hike, fish, canoe, kayak, and raft, it offers an interpretive approach that reveals geology, plant and wild life, hydrologic processes, and other natural phenomena. Palmer reports on conservation with a perspective from decades of personal engagement. More than 150 streams are featured, 50 riparian species are illustrated, and 180 photos show the essence of California’s rivers. Palmer brings a natural history guide, a recreation guide, and an introduction to river ecology together in one illuminating volume; it belongs in every river lover’s book collection, boat, and backpack.
Download or read book California Rivers and Streams written by Jeffrey F. Mount and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California Rivers and Streams provides a clear and informative overview of the physical and biological processes that shape California's rivers and watersheds. Jeffrey Mount introduces relevant basic principles of hydrology and geomorphology and applies them to an understanding of the differences in character of the state's many rivers. He then builds on this foundation by evaluating the impact on waterways of different land use practices—logging, mining, agriculture, flood control, urbanization, and water supply development. Water may be one of California's most valuable resources, but it is far from being one we control. In spite of channels, levees, lines and dams, the state's rivers still frequently flood, with devastating results. Almost all the rivers in California are dammed or diverted; with the booming population, there will be pressure for more intervention. Mount argues that Californians know little about how their rivers work and, more importantly, how and why land-use practices impact rivers. The forceful reconfiguration and redistribution of the rivers has already brought the state to a critical crossroads. California Rivers and Streams forces us to reevaluate our use of the state's rivers and offers a foundation for participating in the heated debates about their future.
Download or read book Water and Los Angeles written by William Deverell and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program for monographs. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Los Angeles rose to significance in the first half of the twentieth century by way of its complex relationship to three rivers: the Los Angeles, the Owens, and the Colorado. The remarkable urban and suburban trajectory of southern California since then cannot be fully understood without reference to the ways in which each of these three river systems came to be connected to the future of the metropolitan region. This history of growth must be understood in full consideration of all three rivers and the challenges and opportunities they presented to those who would come to make Los Angeles a global power. Full of primary sources and original documents, Water and Los Angeles will be of interest to both students of Los Angeles and general readers interested in the origins of the city.
Download or read book Inclusion of Five Rivers in California s Wild and Scenic Rivers System in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Inclusion of Five Rivers in California s Wild and Scenic Rivers System in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System written by United States. Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atmospheric Rivers written by F. Martin Ralph and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the standard reference based on roughly 20 years of research on atmospheric rivers, emphasizing progress made on key research and applications questions and remaining knowledge gaps. The book presents the history of atmospheric-rivers research, the current state of scientific knowledge, tools, and policy-relevant (science-informed) problems that lend themselves to real-world application of the research—and how the topic fits into larger national and global contexts. This book is written by a global team of authors who have conducted and published the majority of critical research on atmospheric rivers over the past years. The book is intended to benefit practitioners in the fields of meteorology, hydrology and related disciplines, including students as well as senior researchers.
Download or read book The New School Guide to Northern California Whitewater written by Daniel P Menten and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whitewater guidebook to the Six Rivers Region of Northern California. From majestic redwood floats to tumultuous whitewater streams the New School Guidebook is designed to help people of all skill levels enjoy the fantastic rivers of this beautiful area.
Download or read book Field Guide to California Rivers written by Tim Palmer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "River enthusiasts of every kind will find this a handy and authoritative sourcebook made for your bookshelf, boat, backpack, and car. Field Guide to California Rivers is a reference for play no matter what your age, for work if you're professionally involved with rivers, and for daily living if you simply want to know more about the streams nearest your home. Beyond helping you figure out where to go and how to enjoy the rivers and streams by hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, and fishing, this guide offers an interpretive approach--it describes the network of waterways and the special qualities and natural features of each. Fifty illustrations identify the most common riparian plants and animals, 150 rivers and streams are featured, and 140 photos by award-winning author and photographer Tim Palmer show the variety, beauty, and grandeur of California's magnificent but threatened rivers estate. Includes regional maps showing every river"--
Download or read book Expedition on the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers in 1817 written by Narciso Durán and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The State of California Rivers written by Elise Holland and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past 150 years have witnessed the harnessing of California1s rivers for mining, ag., flood control, and urban growth, but there is a need to balance the development of these resources to meet human needs with their role in maintaining ecosystem health for wildlife and humans alike. This report takes a close and critical look at the 7 major hydrologic basins in CA, and the 80 major rivers. It describes important biological and physical aspects of each region and watershed as well as the major threats to the health of river systems, and the general trend in protection and restoration efforts. Includes info. on public access and recreation opportunities. Includes full-color maps of the state, each basin and watershed.
Download or read book Foghorn Outdoors California Recreational Lakes and Rivers written by Tom Stienstra and published by Avalon Travel Pub. This book was released on 2000-02-29 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dozens of maps and detailed information on facilities, fees, and rentals will help readers find spectacular water spots whether they're in search of coastal fishing, whitewater rafting, or a cooling dip in a calm lake.
Download or read book City of Rivers written by Zubair Ahmed and published by McSweeneys Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original poems from an author who is shaped by both Bangladeshi and American culture.
Download or read book Rivers of the Anthropocene written by Jason M. Kelly and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At publication date, a free ebook version of this title will be available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. This exciting volume presents the work and research of the Rivers of the Anthropocene Network, an international collaborative group of scientists, social scientists, humanists, artists, policy makers, and community organizers working to produce innovative transdisciplinary research on global freshwater systems. In an attempt to bridge disciplinary divides, the essays in this volume address the challenge in studying the intersection of biophysical and human sociocultural systems in the age of the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch of humans' own making. Featuring contributions from authors in a rich diversity of disciplines—from toxicology to archaeology to philosophy—this book is an excellent resource for students and scholars studying both freshwater systems and the Anthropocene.
Download or read book Northern California River Maps and Fishing Guide written by Frank Amato Publications and published by Frank Amato Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate book for Northern California anglers! "Northern California River Maps & Fishing Guide" features Northern California detailed maps and that's only the beginning. Whether you're casting from the bank or fishing from a boat, "Northern California River Maps & Fishing Guide" tells you where to be and when to be there. Learn the secrets of Northern California's best rivers, including the "insider" information you need to experience the very best fishing Northern California has to offer. We've even included phone and email information for the essential services and accommodations specific to the needs of fishermen. Keep one in your car and another in your office, so you can always access the information you need, when you need it.
Download or read book Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers California written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
