Finding the River

Author: Jeff Crane
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Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0870716077

Finding the River: An Environmental History of the Elwha

In 1992 landmark federal legislation called for the removal of two dams from the Elwha River to restore salmon runs. Download Finding the River: An Environmental History of the Elwha from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. Jeff Crane dives into the debate over development and ecological preservation in Finding the River, presenting a long-term environmental and human history of the river as well as a unique look at river reconstruction. Finding the River examines the ways that different communities--from the Lower Elwha Klallam Indians to current-day residents--have used the river and its resources, giving close attention to the harnessing of the Elwha for hydroelectric production and the resulting decline of its fisheries. Jeff Crane describes efforts begun in the 1980s to remove the dams and restore the salmon. He explores the ri Search and find a lot of engineering books in many category availabe for free download.

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