Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems

Aldo Leopold, father of the "e;land ethic,"e; once said, "e;The time has come for science to busy itself with the earth itself. The first step is to reconstruct a sample of what we had to begin with."e; The concept he expressedrestorationis defined in this comprehensive new volume that examines the prospects for repairing the damage society has done to the nation's aquatic resources: lakes, rivers and streams, and wetlands.Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems outlines a national strategy for aquatic restoration, with practical recommendations, and features case studies of aquatic restoration activities around the country.The committee examines: Key concepts and techniques used in restoration. Common factors in successful restoration efforts. Threats to the health of the nation's aquatic ecosystems. Approaches to evaluation before, during, and after a restoration project. The emerging specialties of restoration and landscape ecology.