The Quality of Our Nation's Waters

The Quality of Our Nation's Waters
Author: Gregory J. Fuhrer
Publisher: Department of Interior
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1999
Genre: Science
ISBN:

A nontechnical publication that describe the major findings of the NAWQA (National Water-Quality Assessment) Program on water-quality issues of regional and national concern. The first 2 sections provide a general overview of findings on nutrients and pesticides and their implications for water-resource management and protection. More detailed discussions of the sources, distributions, and potential effects of these chemicals are provided in subsequent sections. Numerous color illustrations.