ConserveOnline - Dec. 18 - Understanding Freshwater Systems and their Health

Dec. 18 - Understanding Freshwater Systems and their Health

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Patterns and processes of freshwater ecosystems are generated and maintained by the climate and the landscapes in which they exist. Many patterns and processes change in a predictive sequence from headwaters to the mouth of large rivers and within lakes. Understanding natural patterns and processes is critical to setting conservation objectives at any scale. Alterations to climate, landscapes and direct impacts to aquatic habitats can have significant deleterious impacts on natural patterns and processes. We will present an overview of the factors that control natural patterns and processes, and how these can be taken into account in conservation planning. Speakers include Jonathan Higgins (TNC).

CREATION DATE	December 24, 2008
LAST MODIFIED	May 7, 2009
CREATED BY	diedre paterno pai
KEYWORDS	VFC; virtual freshwater conference; freshwater ecosystems
PUBLICATION YEAR	No Publication Year
LICENSE	Attribution Non-Commercial