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Commonly, we think of soil as just a medium to walk above or build upon. If we had the ability to shrink ourselves to the size of a soil particle, we would be amazed at the vibrant life and ever-changing interactions taking place all around us. The activity, physical changes and diverse life forms would overwhelm the senses. Soil moisture fuels this activity. The soil and water dynamic together as one entity is both the introduction and ending of a novel on the living. Where time is a method used to record events, the soil-water dynamic is time. Together, they tell us where we've been and point us in the direction we need to go. Retaining Soil Moisture in the American Southwest is a culmination of the author's extensive interest in soil and water interactions, soil remediation, land application of treated wastes, conservation, air, soil, and water quality issues, and an overall appreciation for improvement for the quality of life. Awareness of the players in the soil-water-plant continuum aids in understanding the processes that either reduce or conserve soil moisture. The dry climate of the American Southwest demands this understanding to ensure that waters which may have taken hundreds to thousands to millions of years to amass are not wiped out in the span of a generation. ... Read more

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not so good
don't count on learning anything useful from this book that you couldn't get from a basic soils textbook. ... Read more

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The goal of the co-sponsoring utilities (Pennsylvania American Water Company, Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority, and Denver Water), , is to exploit the unique characteristics of WTR for beneficial use. Specifically, the targeted beneficial use is improved P management of agricultural lands by controlling the release of P. The mechanism for this approach is to use metal hydroxides present in WTR to bind P in agricultural soils that have high P levels. The differences in WTRs observed during this research support the recommendation that utilities characterize their WTRs on a seasonal basis due to changes in source water quality or the required level of pretreatment chemicals.Further, utilities that are considering modifying WTR management programs for greater capacity should include the enhanced ability of liquid WTR to bind P as a selection factor. Numerous suggestions for further research are provided. ... Read more

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Since the late 1990s, megaconferences in the water-related sectors have become regular occurrences. The latest one, in Mexico City, in March 2006, is estimated to have cost a total of $205 million, and had 19,000+ participants. In spite of such huge costs and organizational efforts, not a single water megaconference has ever been seriously evaluated in terms of its overall impacts on the water sector. This book is the first pioneering study to assess the impacts of the megaconferences on water policies, programs and projects at global, regional and national levels. The results are bleak. The evaluation indicated that except for the UN Water Conference, held in Argentina in 1977, the impacts of the subsequent megaconferences have been at best marginal in terms of knowledge generation and application, poverty alleviation, environmental conservation and /or increasing availability of investments funds for the water sector.

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This book compares existing soil erosion models and determines their suitability for predicting the impacts of global change upon soil erosion. The common datasets used for the evaluation are drawn from both temperate and semi-arid areas; they represent 73 site-years of data from seven sites in three countries. Six field-scale erosion models are evaluated; five of these are continuous-simulation types (GLEAMS, EPIC, CSEP, MEDRUSH and WEPP), the other is event-based (EUROSERM). After an introduction, the results of the model evaluation exercise are presented. Subsequent sections deal with weaknesses or omissions in current modelling approaches, descriptions of specific erosion models, and potential or actual model applications. ... Read more

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The contamination of soils and groundwater by petroleum is a growing problem, not only for the oil-producing countries. This book describes the possible approaches for preventing such pollution or, if it occurs, for its reclamation. It combines the knowledge and experience of scientists - providing scientific methods - on the one hand, and engineers - to show what is feasible taking costs into account - on the other. For the various approaches and processes, the experimental analysis, computer model development, and field implementation are discussed. Also considered is the migration of petroleum in soils, and its interaction with the soil and with bacteria. ... Read more

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Soil represents the oldest and most-used building material, yet up to now the subject of earthen structures has not been fully addressed. This book describes the principles of soil as construction material including its treatment using geosynthetics and stabilization. The book focuses on the principles, logic of processes, understanding of the most important problems, so that all participants in the construction project can build earth structures more safely and economically.

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A synthesis of years of interdisciplinary research and practice, the second edition of this bestseller continues to serve as a primary resource for information on the assessment, remediation, and control of contamination on and below the ground surface.Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination: Assessment, Prevention, and Remediation, Second Edition includes important new developments in site characterization and soil and ground water remediation that have appeared since 1995. Presented in an easy-to-read style, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for conducting complex site investigations and identifying methods for effective soil and ground water cleanup.Remediation engineers, ground water and soil scientists, regulatory personnel, researchers, and field investigators can access the latest data and summary tables to illustrate key advantages and disadvantages of various remediation methods. ... Read more

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I got what I was looking for
Basically, I bought the book looking for a good and detailed classification of polluting agents, which I got.

Good structure, hard to find these days an actual book, all you get is a collection of papers from various authors, so for you, people, looking for a classical book, or even a lecture book, this is a right choice.

I gave just **** because five you get only after the third edition! ;)

Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination
I just use this book as a reference on occasion.I really don't like how it is setup or formatted.It does not contain an index which can make it a little difficult if you are trying to specifically find information.I generally go elsewhere if i need information quickly on vadose zone or contamination.I wouldn't recommend purchasing this unless you have had a chance to look at it in person and are sure that it has what you are interested in. ... Read more

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My father
My father wrote this amazing book and it is one of the best about soil conservation. ... Read more

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Focusing on the technical, social, and economic issues involved in watershed management, this interdisciplinary author teamfocuses on bettering land use practices and the condition of soil water resources.Integrated Watershed Management in the Global Ecosystem is a volume composed from an international symposium of the world's leading experts and practitioners in soil and water conservation exploring an "ecosystem-based" management approach to the problem.Readers of this volume will quickly appreciate why inattention to the issues of continued land and water degradationstresses human populations. This volume seeks positive results through better understanding of the issues and improved management approaches.This volume is useful to soil scientists, horticulturists, forestry researchers, environmental scientists and social scientists. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 6200 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Keywords: Construction sites, erosion, mulch, polyacrylamide, sediment, turbidity

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Title: Polyacrylamide use for erosion and turbidity control on construction sites.
Author: S.A. Hayes
Publication: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 60Issue: 4Page: 193(7)

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 4113 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Keyword: Dust suppressants, soil binders, tackifiers, water quality, wattles

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Title: Erosion control materials used on construction sites in California.
Author: L. Raskin
Publication: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 60Issue: 4Page: 187(6)

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Industrialized nations are facing a broad range ofenvironmental restoration problems associated with contamination ofsurface-subsurface soils. Remedial action is assigned a high prioritybecause of possibly dangerous drinking water contamination andnon-compliance situations.Numerous technologies, both commercially available or in variousstages of development, are examined. This book focuses on recenttechnological developments for environmental control and clean-up. Thebook acquaints scientists, government officials and managers withtechnical issues related to environmental restoration in case ofcontamination, including accidental pollution release. ... Read more

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Volume 9 of the series presents 38 technical papers covering a wide range of environmental issues, including Bioremediation, Chemical Oxidation, Heavy Metals, MTBE, Phytoremediation, Radiation, Regulatory and Legal issues, Remediation, Risk Based Cleanup and Site Assessment. Contributing authors are drawn from across the spectrum of interest: government agencies, academic institutions, the consulting community and industrial companies.

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This bestselling author presents his latest compilation of time- and cost-saving techniques, methods, and strategies for soil and groundwater remediation. This book outlines advanced technologies, including phytoremediation, air sparging, reactive zones, vacuum-enhanced recovery, and more! ... Read more

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Watersheds contain vitally important resources which must be managed in a coordinated fashion to achieve sustainability.
This book presents 20 contributions to the analysis of watersheds in the Pacific Northwest of the United States in three broad subject areas: - Global and national perspectives - Elements of integrated watershed management - Innovative approaches for mitigation and restoration of watersheds.
The aim of Watershed Management: Balancing Sustainability and Environmental Change is to present new perspectives that combine social, economic, and environmental concerns with approaches to watershed management that treat forest, range, agricultural, and urban parcels in an integrated manner.
This book will be of interest to environmental scientists, natural resource managers, and policymakers. ... Read more

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A box set, this package investigates the many conservational strands used for soil and water, including rehabilitation of existing lands and resource management. ... Read more