Watersheds: A Practical Handbook for Healthy Water

Water is our most vital resource, and Watersheds: A Practical Handbook for Healthy Water is an engaging and informative introduction to ecology and environmental issues that focus on water-related challenges. It combines beautiful illustrations with non-technical and accessible text, making it attractive as well as informative. The book explains ecological principles, environmental challenges, introduces the major biological regions, outlines the complexities of water and nutrient cycles, and explains the ecology of wetlands and waterways. It also provides detailed information on water and nutrient cycles, bioregions and aquatic habitats, exotic species invasions, water and air pollution, ecological restoration, and habitat loss. The book is engaging, empowering, and positive, providing practical How Can I Help? sections aimed to inspire participation in efforts to restore watersheds and protect the environment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Water, our most essential resource, remains largely misunderstood by many. To address this, this revised edition has been updated to account for emerging environmental challenges such as climate change, the encroachment of invasive species, and the loss of biodiversity. Watersheds: A Practical Handbook for Healthy Water serves as an engaging and informative introduction to ecology and environmental issues, with a particular focus on water-related concerns. This book is well-suited for young adults or readers of all ages, combining a wealth of captivating illustrations with accessible and non-technical text. It appeals to both visual and intellectual senses, making it an attractive and informative read.

The book delves into ecological principles, explores environmental challenges, introduces the major biological regions, outlines the complexities of water and nutrient cycles, and delves into the ecology of wetlands and waterways. Additionally, it addresses some of the pressing environmental issues we face, including air pollution, water pollution, the introduction of invasive exotic species, and the destruction of habitats.

Watersheds provides comprehensive information on various topics, including water and nutrient cycles, bioregions and aquatic habitats, exotic species invasions, water and air pollution, ecological restoration, and habitat loss. While it identifies and explains multiple ecological challenges, the book remains engaging, empowering, and positive, offering practical "How Can I Help?" sections designed to inspire participation in efforts to restore watersheds and protect the environment. As the book emphasizes, the well-being of local watersheds is closely linked to the health of the planet, underscoring the importance of collective action to safeguard and restore our natural environment.

Weight: 499g
Dimension: 254 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780228103233
Edition number: 2 ed