02981nam 2200697 a 450 991045511400332120200520144314.01-282-40361-397866124036130-8157-0392-9(CKB)1000000000817535(EBL)472726(OCoLC)489252277(SSID)ssj0000342325(PQKBManifestationID)11240332(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000342325(PQKBWorkID)10285005(PQKB)10689782(MiAaPQ)EBC472726(MdBmJHUP)muse35221(Au-PeEL)EBL472726(CaPaEBR)ebr10338460(CaONFJC)MIL240361(EXLCZ)99100000000081753520090701d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrRepairing paradise[electronic resource] the restoration of nature in America's national parks /William R. LowryWashington, D.C. Brookings Institution Pressc20091 online resource (303 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8157-0274-4 Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-271) and index.Changing policies in national parks -- Reintroducing wolves at Yellowstone -- Reducing automobile impacts at Yosemite -- Restoring water to the Everglades -- Removing impediments to river flows at the Grand Canyon -- Repairing damage from past policies."Examines whether the U.S. can restore the most-loved crown jewels of its national park system, focusing on four ambitious efforts to reverse environmental damage. Combines field research with public policy analysis to portray the mission to restore the natural health and glory to some of the world's most wondrous places"--Provided by publisher.National parks and reservesGovernment policyUnited StatesNational parks and reservesUnited StatesManagementNational parks and reservesEnvironmental aspectsUnited StatesConservation of natural resourcesUnited StatesNature conservationUnited StatesEnvironmental policyUnited StatesUnited StatesEnvironmental conditionsElectronic books.National parks and reservesGovernment policyNational parks and reservesManagement.National parks and reservesEnvironmental aspectsConservation of natural resourcesNature conservationEnvironmental policy363.6/80973Lowry William R(William Robert),1953-952204MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910455114003321Repairing paradise2152615UNINA