About the Book
The Hydrology of the UK assesses the changing hydrology of the UK, focusing on key issues that affect the fundamental hydrological processes and have important implications for water resource management, flood risk and environmental quality. The bookis divided into 3 sections: Section 1 examines the causes of change to the hydrology of the UK, including the impact of climate change, land use and geomorphological change, and dam construction. Section 2 assesses the effects of these pressures on UK rivers, goundwater, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and wetlands, looking at water quality, degradation, pollution and protection. Section 3 examines the responses of goverment organisations responsible for planning and management of water, including Environment Agencies, British Hydrological Society and the growing urgency for a World Hydrology Initiative.
Change will continue to be a major feature of UK hydrology in the future. This book provides an understanding of the changing hydrology of the UK and the international scene today and looks to the needs for the future.
Table of Contents:
Causes; Chapter 1 Climate Change and UK Hydrology, Nigel Arnell, Nick Reynard; Chapter 2 Land Use Change, Mark Robinson, John Boardman, Rob Evans, Kate Heppell, John Packman, Graham Leeks; Chapter 3 River Channel Modification in the UK, David Sear, David Wilcock, Mark Robinson, Karen Fisher; Chapter 4 Causes of Catchment Scale Hydrological Changes, Angela Gurnell, Geoff Petts; Effects; Chapter 5 River Flows, Terry Marsh, Andrew Black, Mike Acreman, Craig Elliott; Chapter 6 River water quality, Richard Williams, Tim Burt, Geoff Brighty; Chapter 7 Groundwater, Brian Adams, Ian Gale, Paul Younger, David Lerner, John Chilton; Chapter 8 Lakes and ponds, Tony Bailey-Watts, Alex Lyle, Rick Battarbee, Ron Harriman, Jeremy Biggs; Chapter 9 Wetlands, Mike Acreman, Paul José; Responses; Chapter 10 Responsibilities and strategies of UK organisations, Susan Walker, Bob Sargent, John Waterworth; Chapter 11 Planning and managing for the future, Malcolm Newson, John Gardiner, Simon Slater; Chapter 12 Role of the British Hydrological Society, Frank M. Law; Chapter 13 Future UK Hydrological Research, Jim Wallace, Enda O’Connell, Paul Whitehead;
About the Author :
Mike Acreman is Head of Low Flows, Ecology and Wetlands at the Institute of Hydrology, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK.
