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Product Description As our society places increasing importance on the management of our natural resources, natural resource managers in both public and private sectors will need to understand the essential elements of soil and water systems. The principles of soil and water systems are clearly presented, and examples are given to demonstrate the applications to typical problems encountered by resource managers. Also includes the basic principles for controlling water and wind erosion, the disposal of excess water in humid areas and from irrigation systems, and the management of irrigation systems. From the Publisher The principles of soil and water systems are clearly presented, and examples are given to demonstrate the applications to typical problems encountered by resource managers. Also includes the basic principles for controlling water and wind erosion, the disposal of excess water in humid areas and from irrigation systems and the management of irrigation systems. Addresses the challenges managers will be facing in the 21st century in managing our world's soil and water systems. Provides the foundations needed in surveying, hydrology, erosion control, water supply, drainage and irrigation. Emphasizes environmental concerns such as the preservation of wetlands, water quality and wise land use. About the Author Glenn O. Schwab and Delmar D. Fangmeier are the authors of Soil and Water Management Systems, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.