Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution - Watershed Management and Hydrology

Informationen zum Autor William F. Ritter Klappentext Written by experts, Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution: Watershed Management and Hydrology provides a single-source reference covering techniques and methods for managing large watersheds. The authors discuss the effects of agricultural run-off - one of the most intransigent problems now faced by environmental engineers and hydrologists. They explore each issue with an eye towards the integrated management of water quality and water resources over a defined area or region. The book includes topics such as: nitrate and phosphorus pollution, pesticide run-off, erosion and sedimentation, water-table management, and watershed management. Zusammenfassung Covering techniques and methods for managing large watersheds, this book discusses the effects of agricultural run-off, one of the most intransigent problems faced by environmental engineers and hydrologists. It explores various issues with an eye toward the integrated management of water quality and water resources over a defined area or region. Inhaltsverzeichnis Hydrology. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation. Nitrogen and Water Quality. Phosphorus and Water Quality Impacts. Pesticides and Water Quality Impacts. Nonpoint Source Pollution and Livestock Manure Management. Irrigated Agriculture and Water Quality Impacts. Agricultural Drainage and Water Quality. Water Quality Models. Best Management Practices for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control. Monitoring.

Product details

• Authors: William F. (University of Delaware Ritter, William F. Shirmohammadi Ritter, William Frederick Ritter, Ritter William F., Adel Shirmohammadi
• Assisted by: William F. Ritter (Editor), Ritter William F. (Editor), Adel Shirmohammadi (Editor), Shirmohammadi Adel (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.12.2000
• EAN: 9781566702225
• ISBN: 978-1-56670-222-5
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / Water Supply, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Science / Environmental Science, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries