Download or read book Impounded Rivers written by Geoffrey E. Petts and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive geographic analysis of the impact of dams and their associated reservoirs on rivers. Focuses on the river system downstream from the dam, including its floodplain, estuary or delta, and the near-shore coastal zone. Illustrates the far-reaching environmental changes caused by damming rivers and identifies planning alternatives. Offers a systematic approach to environmental impact assessment, incorporating physical, chemical, and biological aspects of river systems.