Riparian Management

The purpose of this conference was to bring federal, state, and local agencies together with private sector interests to discuss strategies for an integrated approach to management of riparian areas that cross jurisdictional boundaries. The agenda combined a mixture of major speakers and panel discussions, with provision for audience participation in smaller concurrent sessions. Legal and social concerns were addressed, along with the scientific and technical.

Contents:
Preface
Overview of Rivers
Viewing Rivers Through Different Lenses
Opportunities and Constraints
Importance of Communication
The Urban-Rural Interface
Science and Decision Making
The Poster Session
Involving the Public
River Management Stories---Issues of Scale
Dealing with Conflict
Management of Areas with Special Designations
Some Success Stories
Looking to the Future
Appendices