Water for New York I
The History of the Development and Management of the Waters of New York, 1789-1970

Paper $24.95    |    978-1-4120-6136-0    |    2008

Description
Robert D. Hennigan provides a fascinating history of water management, including the allocation of water resources, the protection of fisheries, and the rampant contamination of the state’s water. Moving chronologically through the state’s history, Hennigan explains the relevance of exceptional water projects. Tracing the changing role of the state, the federal government, and conservation organizations in water quality issues, Water for New York I offers an in-depth exploration of one of New York State’s most treasured resources.

8 1/2 x 11, 255 pages, figures, tables, index

Distributed for Trafford Publishing