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Application of ecological modelling in environmental management, part B
Water Res. Vol. 18, No. 12, p. 1603, 1984 Pergamon Press Ltd. Printed in Great Britain
BOOK REVIEWS Groundwater Contamination in the United States By VERONICA PYE, RUTH PATRICK and JOHN QUARLES A study of the groundwater resource in the U.S.A., and the natural and anthropogenic factors that can affect groundwater quality. The known effects of groundwater contamination on human health and the environment are discussed and possible methods for mitigating contamination are examined. Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to groundwater are described. Contents: Groundwater Contamination in the United States: An Executive Summary of the Technical Report; Options for Dealing with the Contamination of Groundwater; The Groundwater Resource; Groundwater Contamination; The Severity of Groundwater Contamination; The Effects of Groundwater Contamination on Public Health; The Geographical Extent of Groundwater Contamination; Monitoring the Quality of Groundwater; Remedial Action and the Rehabilitation of Aquifers; Proposed Strategies for the Protection of Groundwater; Aquifer Classification; Federal Statutes Relevant to the Protection of Groundwater; State and Local Measures for the Protection of Groundwater Quality; Statutory and Regulatory Provisions That Have Been Proposed to Enable States to Protect and Manage Groundwater Resources. Available from University of Pennsylvania Press, 3933 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, U.S.A. ISBN 0 8122 1152 9. 315pp. 1983.
specific environmental problems treated, two are concerned with soil pollution, three with noise problems, one with forest management, and the remaining four chapters focus on water management problems. For each environmental problem, an overview ,of the problem and of the important processes are pre~ented, followed by a review of the models generally applied to the problem. One of the models is presented in detail and a case study is presented to demonstrate its applicability. The needs for future research in the area are summarized in the conclusion of each chapter. This information should provide a clear picture of the possible ways in which each of the environmental management problems can be solved by use of the available ecological models. Available from Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., P.O. Box 330, 1000 AH Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In the U.S.A./Canada, available from Elsevier Science Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 1663, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163, U.S.A. ISBN 0 444 42247 1. viii + 438 pp. 1983. Water Resources Research Problems and Potentials for Agriculture and Rural Communities Edited by TED L. NAPIER, DONALO SCOTT, K. WILLIAM EASTER and RAYMOND SUPALLA
Application of Ecological Modelling in Environmental Management, Part B (Developments in Environmental Modelling, 4B) Edited by S. E. JORGENSENand W. J. MITSCH
This volume represents the proceedings of a symposium on water resources research. The major issues in water resources research are highlighted and the need for interdisciplinary co-operation is emphasized throughout the text. Contents: (1) History of Water Resources Research Water research in the North Central Region: a survey, 1950-1980, H. W. Ottoson, W. L. Powers and S. M. Miller. Irrigation management: contributions to agricultural productivity, J. R. Gilley and M. E. Jensen. Water quality: a multidisciplinary perspective, L. A. Christensen. Social impacts of water impoundment projects, T. L. Napier, E. G. Bryant and M. V. Carter. (2) Current and Prospective Water~Agricultural Issues The future of agriculture in the North Central Region, E. R. Swanson and E. O. Heady. Irrigation management: current and prospective issues, A. Biere and F. Worman. Agricultural impacts on environmental quality, J. A. Miranowski. Competition for water, a capricious resource, K. W. Easter, J. A. Leitch and D. F. Scott. (3) Water Research Needs and Potentials Water resources research: potential contributions by plant and biological scientists, M. B. Kirkham. Water resources research: potential contributions by agricultural engineers and hydrologists, E. C. Stegman, J. R. Gilley and M. E. Jensen. Water resources research: potential contributions by economists, J. F. Timmons. Water resources research: potential contributions by sociologists, P. F. Korsching and P. J. Nowak. (4) Water Research Organization and Funding Alternatives Options for organizing water-related research and funding in agricultural experiment stations, R. J. Supalla. A discussion, R. M. Gray. A discussion, R. J. Hildreth.
This is the second volume under this title, and it attempts to provide a better balance of the various environmental problems than the first volume which was concerned mainly with problems relating to water pollution. Of the eleven
Available from the Soil Conservation Society of America, 7515 Northeast Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA 50021, U.S.A. ISBN 0 935734 10 4. 247+xii pp. 1983. Price: $6.00 (postpaid) hardback.
Prediction in Water Quality Edited by DR E. M. O'LOUGHLIN and MR P. CULLEN This volume contains the proceedings of a symposium on prediction in water quality sponsored by the Australian Academy of Science and The Institution of Engineers, Australia. The symposium was organised around the theme of water quality changes in the various compartments of the hydrological cycle and the emphasis is on prediction. The various subjects considered include: the problems of defining appropriate measures to describe water quality; water quality transformations that may occur within the plant canopy and litter layers, and as overland flow transports materials to receiving waters; changes within the soil profile, and in free water; and various aspects of water quality are considered in detail in order to review present approaches to prediction. The problem of data collection from monitoring systems is addressed and the concluding papers examine several current issues in water quality management in Australia, and looks at the basis for existing management practices. The majority of the contributors are from Australia. Available from The Australian Academy of Science, P.O. Box 783, Canberra City, ACT 2601, Australia. ISBN 0 85847 111 6. v i + 4 5 3 p p . 1982.
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BOOK REVIEWS Groundwater Contamination in the United States By VERONICA PYE, RUTH PATRICK and JOHN QUARLES A study of the groundwater resource in the U.S.A., and the natural and anthropogenic factors that can affect groundwater quality. The known effects of groundwater contamination on human health and the environment are discussed and possible methods for mitigating contamination are examined. Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to groundwater are described. Contents: Groundwater Contamination in the United States: An Executive Summary of the Technical Report; Options for Dealing with the Contamination of Groundwater; The Groundwater Resource; Groundwater Contamination; The Severity of Groundwater Contamination; The Effects of Groundwater Contamination on Public Health; The Geographical Extent of Groundwater Contamination; Monitoring the Quality of Groundwater; Remedial Action and the Rehabilitation of Aquifers; Proposed Strategies for the Protection of Groundwater; Aquifer Classification; Federal Statutes Relevant to the Protection of Groundwater; State and Local Measures for the Protection of Groundwater Quality; Statutory and Regulatory Provisions That Have Been Proposed to Enable States to Protect and Manage Groundwater Resources. Available from University of Pennsylvania Press, 3933 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, U.S.A. ISBN 0 8122 1152 9. 315pp. 1983.
specific environmental problems treated, two are concerned with soil pollution, three with noise problems, one with forest management, and the remaining four chapters focus on water management problems. For each environmental problem, an overview ,of the problem and of the important processes are pre~ented, followed by a review of the models generally applied to the problem. One of the models is presented in detail and a case study is presented to demonstrate its applicability. The needs for future research in the area are summarized in the conclusion of each chapter. This information should provide a clear picture of the possible ways in which each of the environmental management problems can be solved by use of the available ecological models. Available from Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., P.O. Box 330, 1000 AH Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In the U.S.A./Canada, available from Elsevier Science Publishing Co. Inc., P.O. Box 1663, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163, U.S.A. ISBN 0 444 42247 1. viii + 438 pp. 1983. Water Resources Research Problems and Potentials for Agriculture and Rural Communities Edited by TED L. NAPIER, DONALO SCOTT, K. WILLIAM EASTER and RAYMOND SUPALLA
Application of Ecological Modelling in Environmental Management, Part B (Developments in Environmental Modelling, 4B) Edited by S. E. JORGENSENand W. J. MITSCH
This volume represents the proceedings of a symposium on water resources research. The major issues in water resources research are highlighted and the need for interdisciplinary co-operation is emphasized throughout the text. Contents: (1) History of Water Resources Research Water research in the North Central Region: a survey, 1950-1980, H. W. Ottoson, W. L. Powers and S. M. Miller. Irrigation management: contributions to agricultural productivity, J. R. Gilley and M. E. Jensen. Water quality: a multidisciplinary perspective, L. A. Christensen. Social impacts of water impoundment projects, T. L. Napier, E. G. Bryant and M. V. Carter. (2) Current and Prospective Water~Agricultural Issues The future of agriculture in the North Central Region, E. R. Swanson and E. O. Heady. Irrigation management: current and prospective issues, A. Biere and F. Worman. Agricultural impacts on environmental quality, J. A. Miranowski. Competition for water, a capricious resource, K. W. Easter, J. A. Leitch and D. F. Scott. (3) Water Research Needs and Potentials Water resources research: potential contributions by plant and biological scientists, M. B. Kirkham. Water resources research: potential contributions by agricultural engineers and hydrologists, E. C. Stegman, J. R. Gilley and M. E. Jensen. Water resources research: potential contributions by economists, J. F. Timmons. Water resources research: potential contributions by sociologists, P. F. Korsching and P. J. Nowak. (4) Water Research Organization and Funding Alternatives Options for organizing water-related research and funding in agricultural experiment stations, R. J. Supalla. A discussion, R. M. Gray. A discussion, R. J. Hildreth.
This is the second volume under this title, and it attempts to provide a better balance of the various environmental problems than the first volume which was concerned mainly with problems relating to water pollution. Of the eleven
Available from the Soil Conservation Society of America, 7515 Northeast Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA 50021, U.S.A. ISBN 0 935734 10 4. 247+xii pp. 1983. Price: $6.00 (postpaid) hardback.
Prediction in Water Quality Edited by DR E. M. O'LOUGHLIN and MR P. CULLEN This volume contains the proceedings of a symposium on prediction in water quality sponsored by the Australian Academy of Science and The Institution of Engineers, Australia. The symposium was organised around the theme of water quality changes in the various compartments of the hydrological cycle and the emphasis is on prediction. The various subjects considered include: the problems of defining appropriate measures to describe water quality; water quality transformations that may occur within the plant canopy and litter layers, and as overland flow transports materials to receiving waters; changes within the soil profile, and in free water; and various aspects of water quality are considered in detail in order to review present approaches to prediction. The problem of data collection from monitoring systems is addressed and the concluding papers examine several current issues in water quality management in Australia, and looks at the basis for existing management practices. The majority of the contributors are from Australia. Available from The Australian Academy of Science, P.O. Box 783, Canberra City, ACT 2601, Australia. ISBN 0 85847 111 6. v i + 4 5 3 p p . 1982.
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