The Freshwater Fishes of British Columbia

The Freshwater Fishes of British Columbia
Author: J. D. McPhail
Publisher: University of Alberta
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2007-09-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0888644671

The threat of deteriorating habitats and a loss of biodiversity make this reference work on the freshwater fishes of British Columbia more necessary than ever before. Eighty-one comprehensive species accounts aid accurate identification and consist of an illustration, the scientific and common names of the fish, its distinguishing characteristics, taxonomic comments, geographic distribution, a life-history summary, a habitat-use summary, and conservation comments. The book is a critical resource for biologists, naturalists, management and conservation officers, anglers, and members of the public who are concerned about our natural heritage. Foreword by Joseph S. Nelson.

McClane's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of North America

McClane's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of North America
Author: Albert Jules McClane
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1978-06-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780805001945

This volume provides entries on all species of North American freshwater game fishes. With 224 profile portraits, this is the comprehensive handbook for freshwater anglers.

Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of California

Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of California
Author: Samuel M. McGinnis
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2006-09-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520237285

"A handy guide to the freshwater fishes of California designed for amateur naturalists and anglers. Alcorn's illustrations are excellent."—Peter Moyle, author of Inland Fishes of California "Freshwater Fishes of California contributes to the better understanding of the past and present history and biology of native and non-native freshwater fishes of California. It also provides practical information on how to sample, care for and/or utilize these fishes. Moreover, it reads like a good novel that piques your interest on fish natural history and identification. It should be of value to anglers, environmentalists concerned with protection of our aquatic habitats and resource, natural history buffs, and governmental biologists and administrators."—Theodore W. Wooster, Environmental Specialist, retired, California Department of Fish and Game

The Streamkeeper's Field Guide

The Streamkeeper's Field Guide
Author: Tom Murdoch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Extensively tested through six years of field use, this completely revised, comprehensive guide gives detailed instruction on watershed inventory & stream monitoring methods. You will learn how to measure & monitor the physical, chemical & biological aspects of your local streams & watersheds. Follow instructions on making homemade sampling equipment, then use the illustrated aquatic insect key to determine the biological health of your stream. Includes sections on producing credible & usable data & presenting that data to decision-makers. The easy-to-read, accessible text is a must for people who want to make a difference in their own watersheds. Designed as a comprehensive field manual, it is appropriate for advanced middle school through college students, as well as elementary teachers & community members who are designing watershed education programs. Reproducible data sheets included. Hundreds of fun & educational illustrations & drawings. 312 pages. A valuable companion to the Guide is the Foundation's Streamkeeper video. The 25-minute video starring Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is an upbeat training tool for teachers, community groups & students of all ages who want to learn more about watersheds & how to take effective action to protect them. Order from: Adopt-A-Stream Foundation, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, WA 98208, 206-316-8592.

FWS/OBS.

FWS/OBS.
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 722
Release: 1980
Genre: Ecology
ISBN:

British Columbia

British Columbia
Author: Richard Cannings
Publisher: Greystone Books
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2015-02-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 177164074X

This revised and expanded edition of an award-winning book not only explores British Columbia’s stunning ecology but also features an increased focus on climate change. With expanded sections on the province’s geological history, updated information on the mountain pine beetle and the future of B.C.’s biodiversity, and fresh information on many other topics, this edition includes new illustrations, photos, sidebars, and new and revised maps. Both an authoritative reference and an easy-to-read guide, this revised edition is a must for anyone who wants detailed and up-to-date information about British Columbia’s dazzling natural world.

The Archive of Place

The Archive of Place
Author: William Turkel
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0774840862

The Archive of Place weaves together a series of narratives about environmental history in a particular location � British Columbia's Chilcotin Plateau. In the mid-1990s, the Chilcotin was at the centre of three territorial conflicts. Opposing groups, in their struggle to control the fate of the region and its resources, invoked different understandings of its past � and different types of evidence � to justify their actions. These controversies serve as case studies, as William Turkel examines how people interpret material traces to reconstruct past events, the conditions under which such interpretation takes place, and the role that this interpretation plays in historical consciousness and social memory. It is a wide-ranging and original study that extends the span of conventional historical research.