Introduction to Effects of Urbanization on Stream Ecosystems

摘要: The human population of the earth continues to grow, with most that growth occur- ring by expansion existing urban areas. resulting conversion rural land uses will affect associated streams. This book provides researchers, aquatic resource managers, use planners, and others results recent studies effects urbanization on stream ecosys- tems. In this introductory chapter, we review some literature highlight issues addressed other chapters book. We expect information in be helpful new established researchers studying urbanization, as well managers interested progress field. Communicating scientific research planners is essential if streams are protected populations continue grow.