19990401 Everglades Field Trip Documents describing the natural conditions of the Florida Everglades under the headings hydrology, geology and biology, with information on endangered species such as the Florida Panther and the Snail Kite. Also provides information on anthropogenic effects on the Everglades ecosystem such as the development of the current water management system in south Florida and the creation of parks, refuges and preserves. Handbook written for non-economists involved in the planning, preparation, implementation, and management of water supply projects. Chapters are available for download as PDF files. Development Interdisciplinary journal covering all aspects of water development and management in both industrialised and Third World countries.
Contents focus on the practical implementation of policies for water resources development.
Articles range in approach from applied geographical analysis to the examination of strategic, economic and social issues. Tables of contents provided. Recently interests include environmental concerns such as underground water management, prevention from natural disaster, reduction of air pollution and waste reutilization. An interactive map pinpoints specific lakes around the world and details watershed characteristics, geological history, biological characteristics, and the human history of each area. Agricultural, urban, and open space issues, such as fisheries and habitat conservation, are discussed, and solutions to such problems are presented.