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River science at the U.S. geological survey by National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Water Science and Technology Board, Committee on River Science at the U.S. Geological Survey is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
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<p>Rivers provide about 60 percent of the nation's drinking water and irrigation water and 10 percent of the nation's electric power needs. The multiple and sometimes incompatible services demanded of rivers often lead to policy and management conflicts that require the integration of science-based information. This report advises the U.S. Geological Survey on how it can best address river science challenges by effectively using its resources and coordinating its activities with other agencies.
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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Water Science and Technology Board, Committee on River Science at the U.S. Geological Survey
- Publisher
- D.C. : National academies Press
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780309103572
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Anthropology, Engineering, Mathematics
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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