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Environmental Change in the Lake Tahoe Basin: A Synthesis of Science and Public Policy.

Environmental Change in the Lake Tahoe Basin: A Synthesis of Science and Public Policy.

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著者・編者Coats, Robert N. / Chandra, Sudeep / Heyvaert, Alan / Goldman, Charles R. / Schladow, S. Geoffrey,
出版社 (University of Nevada Press, US)
出版年月2025
ページ数625 pp.
言語ENG
ニュース番号<A04-48709>

解説

The Lake Tahoe Basin is both a natural treasure and a complex case study in environmental management. Environmental Change in the Lake Tahoe Basin offers a comprehensive assessment of the region's environmental history, current conditions, and future challenges, providing lessons in how science-based policies can drive effective stewardship in high-value, high-conflict landscapes.

For over a century, scientific research and management efforts have aimed to mitigate the impacts of logging, mining, pollution, and invasive species while balancing urban development, tourism, and ecological preservation on the Lake. The book explores these challenges through a multidisciplinary lens, integrating environmental science, policy analysis, and case studies of both successful and failed management strategies. Written by experts who have played direct roles in key scientific discoveries and policy decisions, the book also examines the influence of environmental organizations and litigation in shaping conservation efforts.

At its core, the authors argue that the Tahoe Basin serves as a model for science-driven land and water stewardship. The book evaluates long-term monitoring programs, offering actionable recommendations for improving environmental oversight and resource management. Combining scientific analysis with accessible language, Environmental Change in the Lake Tahoe Basin serves as an up-to-date review of the region's environmental challenges, providing an essential guide for scientists, resource managers, and policymakers.

The authors will donate all royalties from the sale of this volume to the Union of Concerned Scientist, www.ucsusa.org.