Wetland drainage, restoration, and repair / Thomas R. Biebighauser.

Author/creator Biebighauser, Thomas R.
Format Book
Publication InfoLexington : The University Press of Kentucky, ©2007.
Descriptionix, 241 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Ages of drainage -- Why they pulled the plug -- Ditching for dollars -- Plowing to drain -- Sticks and stones -- Miles of tiles -- Massive machines and plastic drain lines -- Filling and leveling -- Wetland drainage stories -- Vestiges of wetlands long past -- Building and restoration -- Building wetlands on dry land -- Building wetlands on wet land -- Highways and waterways -- Do waders come in size 4? -- Flourishing flora -- Fixing failed wetlands -- Finding funding.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 223-232) and index.
LCCN 2007001271
ISBN9780813124476 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0813124476 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QH75 .B498 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold