Table of Contents

List of IllustrationsList of TablesList of Abbreviations and AcronymsPrefaceCh. 1What is Happening To Our Surface Waters?1Ch. 2Impacts of Human Society on the Riverine System - Past and Present5Ch. 3The Impacts of Population Growth and Movement20Ch. 4Changes in Societal Activities and Demands28Ch. 5Federal and State Laws, Regulations and Management62Ch. 6Effects on Pollution of Laws and Regulations Versus Voluntary Efforts96Ch. 7How Have Our Surface Waters Changed?115Ch. 8Options for the Future152Bibliography158Subject Index187