Water In Kentucky: Natural History, Communities, And Conservation
by Sam Adams /
2017 / English / PDF
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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.
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.
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.
