
A Watershed Moment
The American West in the Age of Limits
By: Robert Frodeman (Editor), Evelyn Brister (Editor), Luther Propst (Editor)
Paperback | 31 October 2024
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The volume presents practical approaches to land use, land management, and community planning that are motivated by philosophical views on justice, quality of life, and sustainability in the American West. The contributors are policymakers, government employees, land and water managers, urban planners, biologists, tribal members, writers, and academics from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The result is a compelling vision of place-based, policy-oriented sustainability across the West.
Industry Reviews
"A wonderful collection of thoughtful essays that give a wide, deep, and perspective-expanding view on the choices facing people who call the American West home."-Kevin Dahl, Vice Mayor, City of Tucson
"We need homegrown solutions to the challenges facing our communities. Local officials and activists should not feel alone in confronting these issues. A Watershed Moment offers relevant case studies and lessons learned that should be required reading for all of us who love the Intermountain West."-Dennis Glick, retired Northern Rockies conservation advocate
"Whether an elected official, planner, conservationist or just plain denizen of the Rocky Mountain West, A Watershed Moment will inspire you to think deeply and creatively about our region's growth challenges. The essays are a treasure trove of history, storytelling, lessons learned, and insights that will enlarge the toolbox for conscientious action."-Stephanie Kessler, Conservationist, former wilderness guide and county commissioner, Wyoming
"A significant contribution that presents a variety of voices and disciplinary perspectives on issues of community planning, development, and resource use."-David Rich Lewis, Department of History, Utah State University
"A compendium of essays on conservation and community issues of the West has been sorely needed. This is an effective text for natural resource students, resource managers, and the general public alike."-Doug Wachob, Haub School of Environment & Natural Resources, University of Wyoming (retired)
ISBN: 9781647692032
ISBN-10: 1647692032
Published: 31st October 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 368
Audience: College, Tertiary and University
Publisher: UNIV OF UTAH PR
Country of Publication: US
Weight (kg): 0.66
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