By
Colbert Cushing, Streamside Programs, Estes Park, CO, USA
J. Allan, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, U.S.A.
Description
Streams is a handbook that combines a discussion of the ecology of streams and rivers, in layperson language, with an
illustrated field guide of the plants and animals found in running waters of North America. Various illustrations and maps accompany
the text. The authors are extremely well known--Cushing is the lead content provider for an
America On-Line service provided
through
Trout Unlimited entitled "Ask Dr. Cushing." He is frequently asked the sorts of questions that are answered in this
field guide. J. David Allan is the author of a well known textbook in
Aquatic Ecology.
Audience:
Anyone interested in natural history, freshwaterecologists, and anyone employed in federal and state jobs involving the environment (e.g. parkand forest rangers).
