Isbn: 9781334851346 - the great lakes program: hearing before the subcommittees on oceanography, gulf of mexico, and the outer continental shelf and environment and natural ... house of representatives, one hundred third (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides insights into the Great Lakes Program, established in 1978, and its relevance to the creation of other water protection initiatives such as the Gulf of Mexico Program. The author explains how the Great Lakes Program was initiated as a collaborative effort between the United States and Canada to address pollution in the Great Lakes, ultimately leading to the establishment of uniform water quality standards. Delving into the details of the program's implementation, the book discusses the development of the Great Lakes Water Quality Guidance, which sets minimum water quality standards and anti-degradation policies for the region. The author highlights the extensive public and stakeholder involvement that shaped the Guidance, ensuring that the concerns and perspectives of various groups were considered. Through this process, the book demonstrates the importance of intergovernmental cooperation and public engagement in developing effective environmental protection programs. The book also explores the potential transferability of the Great Lakes Program model to other regions, such as the Gulf of Mexico. The author acknowledges the ecological and economic differences between the Great Lakes and the Gulf, emphasizing that any adaptation of the model would need to be tailored to the specific conditions of the region. By examining the challenges and successes of the Great Lakes Program, this book provides valuable lessons for designing and implementing comprehensive water quality protection programs in other parts of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…