Overview
Home to sprawling Appalachian forests, rolling prairies, and the longest cave system in the world, Kentucky is among the most ecologically diverse states in the nation. Lakes, rivers, and springs have shaped and nourished life in the Commonwealth for centuries, and water has played a pivotal role in determining Kentucky's physical, cultural, and economic landscapes. The management and preservation of this precious natural resource remain a priority for the state's government and citizens. In this generously illustrated book, experts from a variety of fields explain how water has defined regions across the Commonwealth. Together, they illuminate the ways in which this resource has affected the lives of Kentuckians since the state's settlement, exploring the complex relationship among humans, landscapes, and waterways. They examine topics such as water quality, erosion and sediment control, and emerging water management approaches. Through detailed analysis and case studies, the contributors offer scholars, practitioners, policy makers, and general readers a wide perspective on the state's valuable water resources.
Full Product Details
Author: Brian D. Lee ,
Tricia Coakley ,
Jeffrey W. Stringer ,
Emma Whitt
Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky
Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813175157
ISBN 10: 0813175151
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 31 October 2017
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Simply outstanding! Water in Kentucky offers an exciting close-up view of what happens to the water that falls on the Commonwealth. You'll be fascinated by the many innovative projects your neighbors are implementing to clean polluted runoff and to restore attractive wetlands and streams. This volume will guide you in taking action to improve water quality in your community for the benefit of people, plants, and wildlife. -- Thomas R. Biebighauser, author of Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair -Simply outstanding! Water in Kentucky offers an exciting close-up view of what's happening to water falling on the Commonwealth. You'll be fascinated by the many innovative projects your neighbors are implementing to clean polluted runoff and to restore attractive wetlands and streams. This volume will guide you in taking action to improve water quality in your community for the benefit of people, plants, and wildlife.- -- Thomas R. Biebighauser, author of Wetland Drainage, Restoration, and Repair
Author Information
Brian D. Lee is associate professor of landscape architecture at the University of Kentucky. Daniel I. Carey is a retired geologist with the Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky. Alice L. Jones is professor of geosciences at Eastern Kentucky University.
