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1 online resource (ix, 177 pages) : color illustrations. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Series |
A consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
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Consensus study report.
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Contents |
Summary -- Introduction -- The listed species -- Will the biological objectives meet the biological goals? -- Will the minimization and mitigation measures meet the biological objectives? -- Overarching issues -- Acronyms -- Appendix |
Summary |
"The Edwards Aquifer in south-central Texas is the primary source of water for one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, San Antonio, and it also supplies irrigation water to thousands of farmers and livestock operators. It is also the source water for several springs and rivers, including the two largest freshwater springs in Texas that form the San Marcos and Comal Rivers. The unique habitat afforded by these spring-fed rivers has led to the development of species that are found in no other locations on Earth. Due to the potential for variations in spring flow caused by both human and natural causes, these species are continuously at risk and have been recognized as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). In an effort to manage the river systems and the aquifer that controls them, the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) and stakeholders have developed a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The HCP seeks to effectively manage the river-aquifer system to ensure the viability of the ESA-listed species in the face of drought, population growth, and other threats to the aquifer. This report is the third and final product of a three-phase study to provide advice to the EAA on various aspects of the HCP that will ultimately lead to improved management of the Edwards Aquifer. This final report focuses on the biological goals and objectives found in the HCP for each of the listed species"--Publisher's description |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Habitat conservation -- Texas -- Edwards Aquifer.
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Habitat conservation. |
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Texas -- Edwards Aquifer. |
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Environmental protection -- Texas -- Edwards Aquifer.
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Environmental protection. |
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Edwards Aquifer (Tex.)
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee to Review the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan, author.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Water Science and Technology Board, issuing body.
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Other Form: |
Print version: 0309481945 9780309481946 (OCoLC)1064715150 |
ISBN |
9780309481953 (electronic book) |
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0309481953 (electronic book) |
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9780309481977 (electronic book) |
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030948197X (electronic book) |
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9780309481946 (paperback) |
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0309481945 q (paperback) |
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