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The pilot study on estuarine management was initiated by the NATO Committee on the Challenges of Modem Society (CCMS). The objective of this project was to make a comparison of several estuarine management strategies and to formulate a set of recommen­ dations and planning guidelines to restore polluted estuaries, to prevent further estuarine deterioration, and to manage conflicting demands stemming from human activities. The first results of this NATO-CCMS project were reported in 1982, describing six estuaries and their management approaches. In 1985 CCMS decided a subsequent research project should be performed to achieve the original objectives. This second research project was basically done by way of a comprehensive questionnaire that was sent to authorities of estuarine areas all over the world. Eleven questionnaires have been received. In some instances, the questionnaires were not fully completed for several reasons. Especially, data on water quality was lacking. As a result, less attention will be paid to related aspects as originally intended. This study shows that knowledge of the number of functions and conflicts of estuaries may provide relevant information concerning the severity of the problems as well as the propensity towards planning of water systems.

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Author:   Cees-Jan van Westen ,  Reinier Jan Scheele
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Volume:   20
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.236kg
ISBN:  

9781461380337

ISBN 10:   1461380332
Pages:   125
Publication Date:   15 September 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 1.1. Pilot Study Estuarine Management.- 1.2. Plan of Action.- 1.3. Definitions.- 1.4. Guide for the Reader.- 2. Characteristics of Estuaries.- 2.1. Introduction.- 2.2. Geographical Characteristics.- 2.3. Functions and Conflicts.- 2.4. Water Quality.- 2.5. Comparison of Conflicts.- 2.6. Management Plans.- 2.7. Emerging Levels of Planning.- 2.8. Some Preliminary Conclusions.- 3. Review of Estuarine Management.- 3.1. Aspects of Planning.- 3.2. Organizational Framework.- 3.3. Policy Analysis.- 3.4. Objectives of Estuarine Management.- 3.5. Information for Estuarine Management.- 3.6. Management Measures and Instruments.- 3.7. International Cooperation.- 3.8. Conclusions.- 4. Guidelines.- 4.1. Considering Some Pragmatics.- 4.2. Agency Activities.- 5. References.

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