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The Management of Estuarine Resources in Canada

Author : Irving K. Fox

Publisher : Ottawa, Canada : Canadian Environmental Advisory Council

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 35,53 MB

Release : 1978

Category : Estuaries

ISBN :

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"Estuaries and their associated lands have traditionally provided abundantly for the needs of civilized man. Settlements based on estuarine resources have historically been prosperous, leading the hinterland not only in material wealth but in development and cultural values. They were favoured sites for important cities, attracting commerce and industry, and rising to become keystones to political and economic power. Self renewal of the estuarine environment through daily tidal action and through seasonal fluctuations in water flow permitted intensive use of the resources. Only in recent times, as the estuarine ecosystems were confronted with population and industrial pressures beyond their power to withstand or adjust to, their susceptibility to serious deterioration or destruction was recognized"--Introduction.



Policy and Operational Framework for Integrated Management of Estuarine, Coastal, and Marine Environments in Canada

Author : Canada. Oceans Directorate

Publisher :

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 50,20 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Nature

ISBN :

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The Policy and Operational Framework for Integrated Management of Estuarine, Coastal and Marine Environments in Canada is intended as a working document for Canada's oceans community. It is intended to foster discussion about Integrated Management approaches by setting out policy in the legislative context, along with concepts and principles. The document also proposes an Operational Framework with governance, management by areas, design for management bodies and the type of planning processes that could be involved.





The Biology of Estuarine Management

Author : James Wilson

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 165 pages

File Size : 49,97 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Science

ISBN : 9401170878

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Estuaries are the interface between man and the sea. and they are the channels for the impact of man on the marine environment. Because they are to a greater or lesser extent connected to the sea. they have traditionally been regarded as part of that seemingly infinite resource. or at best an open-ended means of access to it. This approach has led to conflicts between the users of the estuary. and with the increase not only in population but more particularly in the developed countries in manufacturing output. these conflicts have become more and more acute . The estuary should always be regarded as a resource. and a finite resource at that. and the problem in management is to optimise the use of that resource. It is clearly wasteful and inefficient not to use it to its full capacity. and this includes both overuse of the system. such that the whole thing collapses. and underuse. in which there is still spare capacity for one use or another. The objective of this book is to explore the uses to which estuaries are put and the means by which the performance of the system under load may be assessed. It seems appropriate here to mention that although this book will be talking about estuaries. the majority of it will be applicable also to lagoons. semi-enclosed bays and other such systems.



Estuarine Research, Monitoring, and Resource Protection

Author : Michael J. Kennish

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 32,88 MB

Release : 2003-09-25

Category : Science

ISBN : 9780849319600

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The ongoing growth of human populations within US coastal regions continues to increase habitat loss, eutrophication, organic loading, overfishing, and other anthropogenic stressors in estuarine waters. The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) is a federally funded initiative that addresses these critical estuarine problems and coastal resource issues at 25 sites in 21 states. Now estuarine and watershed scientists, resource managers, community planners, and other professionals dealing with coastal zone issues have an expert resource describing the NERRS program, organization, goals, and management strategy. Estuarine Research, Monitoring, and Restoration first defines the components and technical aspects of the NERRS program, then provides valuable insight into the program through the presentation of six case studies of NERRS sites. This book examines estuarine problems including degraded water quality, reduction of biodiversity, and problematic invasive species, then analyzes the human impacts affecting estuaries. The comprehensive analysis of the six estuarine reserve locations characterizes each region's physical, chemical, and biological conditions from the perspective of the NERRS program. These case studies include a cross section of sites from three coasts, each study emphasizing the importance of unified efforts of government and citizens to successfully maintain the ecology of these critical areas.



Canada's Oceans Strategy

Author : Canada. Oceans Directorate

Publisher :

Page : 44 pages

File Size : 40,82 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Nature

ISBN :

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This strategy document presents the Government of Canada's policy statement for the management of estuarine coastal & marine ecosystems. The document first establishes the context in which Canada's oceans strategy is being developed & implemented. It then sets out a policy framework based on the principles of sustainable development, integrated management, and the precautionary approach, and identifies three policy objectives or outcomes for the advancement of oceans management activities: understanding & protecting the marine environment, supporting sustainable economic opportunities, and international leadership. Finally, it outlines actions for implementing the strategy under each policy objective. Appendices contain examples of integrated management initiatives currently under way on all three coasts.



The Biology of Estuarine Management

Author : James Gow Wilson

Publisher : Springer

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 25,69 MB

Release : 1988-09-08

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN :

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Estuaries are the interface between man and the sea. and they are the channels for the impact of man on the marine environment. Because they are to a greater or lesser extent connected to the sea. they have traditionally been regarded as part of that seemingly infinite resource. or at best an open-ended means of access to it. This approach has led to conflicts between the users of the estuary. and with the increase not only in population but more particularly in the developed countries in manufacturing output. these conflicts have become more and more acute . The estuary should always be regarded as a resource. and a finite resource at that. and the problem in management is to optimise the use of that resource. It is clearly wasteful and inefficient not to use it to its full capacity. and this includes both overuse of the system. such that the whole thing collapses. and underuse. in which there is still spare capacity for one use or another. The objective of this book is to explore the uses to which estuaries are put and the means by which the performance of the system under load may be assessed. It seems appropriate here to mention that although this book will be talking about estuaries. the majority of it will be applicable also to lagoons. semi-enclosed bays and other such systems.







Estuarine Ecology

Author : Byron C. Crump

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 484 pages

File Size : 50,23 MB

Release : 2022-11-14

Category : Science

ISBN : 1119534658

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Estuarine Ecology A detailed and accessible exploration of the fundamentals and the latest advances in estuarine ecology In the newly revised third edition of Estuarine Ecology, a team of distinguished ecologists presents the current knowledge in estuarine ecology with particular emphasis on recent trends and advances. The book is accessible to undergraduate students while also providing a welcome summary of up-to-date content for a more advanced readership. This latest edition is optimized for classroom use, with a more intuitive mode of presentation that takes into account feedback from the previous edition’s readers. Review questions and exercises have been added to assist in the learning and retention of complex concepts. Estuarine Ecology remains the gold standard for the discipline by taking stock of the manifold scientific breakthroughs made in the field since the last edition was written. It also offers: Thorough introductions to estuarine geomorphology, circulation, and chemistry In-depth treatments of estuarine primary and secondary production, including coastal marshes and mangrove wetlands A holistic view of estuarine ecosystems, their modeling and analysis, as well as the impact of human activities and climate change A companion website with detailed answers to exercise questions Perfect for students of estuarine ecology, environmental science, fisheries science, oceanography, and natural resource management, Estuarine Ecology will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals, government employees, and consultants working on estuary and wetlands management and conservation.