Publisher's Synopsis
Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds, Third Edition is an excellent basic textbook on hydrology and watershed management for students of natural resources. Improvements throughout this edition reflect the needs of students and instructors. Introduction and basic hydrology chapters cover updates and other changes in the field. Erosion and sediment yield chapters include an expanded discussion of stream channel processes, morphology, and classification. New chapters contain information on water quality management, riparian management, and wetland hydrology and management. Special topics chapters or example, Snow Hydrology, Hydrologic Methods, and a chapter that presents tools for analysis and research in watershed management provide information beyond the basics, complementing other sections of the book. A new comprehensive chapter condenses and updates the previous edition s material on socioeconomic considerations. As in previous editions, reference listings allow for further exploration of a particular topic, and examples illustrate the subject material. Beyond the university classroom, Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds provides a valuable overview of hydrology and watershed management for administrators, planners, managers, and technicians dealing with the management and utilization of natural resources. The textbook may also serve in the development of short courses and continuing education programs for national and international agencies.
