River Links

I have a added some links to the site. These informative links are intended to represent the broad array of actors required to promote the beneficial management of river resources. While complete by no means, this list should include groups, which working together are representative of what might be referred to as horizontal cooperation. This includes government, academics, non-profit organizations, industry, and individuals.

In addition, to effectively protect rivers as a natural resource, and to promote rivers as a source of sustainable economic development, vertical cooperation amongst government entities is also beneficial. This involves local municipalities and watershed communities taking advantage of the expertise and resources available at the state and federal level.

These links, thus far, focus primarily on Iowa's rivers, as this is where I currently reside, and my research has shared this focus. However, I plan to expand the information available to include efforts in the Ozark Highlands regarding conservation and promotion of this region's river resources. It is important to note that problems, solutions, and opportunities will differ in various regions and that approaches must be tailored based on the geography, geology, changing industrial and demographic demands, as well as societal values and expectations.