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Synopsis
Lifelines chronicles the value of rivers, documents the modern day problems affecting them, and reports on key solutions for better stewardship.
Library Journal
Intending to fill the gap between his previous books, Endangered Rivers and the Conservation Movement (LJ 2/15/87) and The Wild and Scenic Rivers of America (LJ 8/93), Palmer presents the ``fundamental case for the preservation and intelligent management of our rivers.'' With 24 years of experience in river conservation, Palmer is passionate in his attempt to increase our awareness; he uses many examples and statistics to stress the importance of rivers and the threats they face. He covers issues such as the salmon population (the only endangered species that can be bought in the grocery store), water quality, hydropower, riparian habitats, and ecosystems. Although the number of statistics makes reading somewhat tedious, this book is recommended for larger public as well as academic environmental collections.-Teresa Berry, Univ. of Tennessee Lib., Knoxville