The authors, one an academic and one a professional in the area of water and related land resource management, examine the history and details of relations between the U.S. and its natural resources. They illustrate the influence of institutional, economic, and cultural forces on conservation and argue for an integrated, comprehensive approach to land and water management. Coverage includes population issues; federal regulatory agencies; regional, state, and local organizations; policy and planning; the Clean Water Act; and water resource projects, such as flood control, hydroelectric power, and navigation. The text, suitable for students of conservation and the interested reader, also presents a set of pertinent water law cases, compacts, and statutes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less