Environmental Economics for Watershed Restoration

List of contents

Introduction to Economic Jargon and Decision Tools. A Closer Look at Valuation Methods and What They are Used For. Valuing the Restoration of Acidic Streams in the Appalachian Region. Using Hedonic Modeling to Value AMD Remediation in the Cheat River Watershed. Using Benefit Transfer to Value Acid Mine Drainage Remediation in West Virginia. Economics of Ecosystem Management for the Catawba River Basin. Estimating Willingness to Pay for Aquatic Resource Improvements Using Benefits Transfer. Using Conceptual Models to Communicate Environmental Changes. Local Economic Benefits of Restoring Deckers Creek: A Preliminary Analysis.

About the author

Hale W. Thurston, Matthew T. Heberling, Alyse Schrecongost

Summary

A resource for advocates and stakeholders, this book provides understanding of economic valuation in project prioritization and other decision-making aspects of stream or watershed restoration. It supplies basic background on the types of ecological goods and services.

Product details

• Authors: Hale W. (Us Epa Thurston, Hale W. Heberling Thurston
• Assisted by: Matthew T. Heberling (Editor), Matthew T. (US EPA Heberling (Editor), Heberling Matthew T. (Editor), Alyse Schrecongost (Editor), Alyse (West Virginia University Schrecongost (Editor), Schrecongost Alyse (Editor), Hale W. Thurston (Editor), Hale W. (Us Epa Thurston (Editor), Thurston Hale W. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138114807
• ISBN: 978-1-138-11480-7
• No. of pages: 188
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Environmental Economics, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Hydrology, Geophysics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy, SCIENCE / Physics / Geophysics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Environmental Economics, environmental science, engineering & technology, Hydrology & the hydrosphere, Energy industries & utilities, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Hydrology and the hydrosphere, Energy industries and utilities