Overview
- Offers a unique purview and understanding of the state of coastal wetlands based on a multidisciplinary fusion of geology, biology, engineering, and geospatial sciences
- Provides an environmental assessment of impacts on coastal wetlands induced by engineering and patterns of human use
- Elucidates disruptions to coastal wetland systems and identifies methods of remediation and amelioration
- Outlines conservation methods and procedures for habitat restoration
Part of the book series: Coastal Research Library (COASTALRL, volume 21)
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Table of contents (24 chapters)
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Impacts of Urbanization, Agricultural Occupation, Pollution, Climate Change, and Coastal Marine Influences
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Impacts of Coastal Engineering and Environmental Degradation
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Restoration Techniques, Ecological Aesthetics, and Ecosystem Conservation (Sustainability and Biodiversity)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Christopher Makowski is the Assistant Director of the Coastal Education and Research Foundation, Inc. (CERF) and the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the international Journal of Coastal Research (JCR). He has published numerous peer reviewed papers, authored several chapters, and co-edited and/or contributed to various volumes in Springer's Coastal Research Library (CRL) Series. In addition to these accomplishments, he is professionally recognized by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), served as the Assistant Director of the Marine Science and Biological Research Division at the coastal engineering firm, Coastal Planning & Engineering (CPE), and held the position of Principle Marine Scientist for the municipality of Collier County, Florida, U.S.A. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University  and has earned degrees with an emphasis on remote sensing of biogeomorphological resources (Ph.D.) and marine ecosystem diversity and conservation (Master's of Science). In addition to his academic and professional career, Dr. Makowski is also a certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Other professional registrationsand certifications include: Journal of Coastal Research (JCR) Editorial Board Member, The International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) Member, The Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) Chapter Member, American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Registered Diving Safety Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Member, Coastal Education and Research Foundation (CERF) Board of Directors (Trustees), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Certified Marine Mammal and Protected Species Observer, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor, PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor, Emergency First Responder (CPR/FirstAid/AED) Instructor, PADI Specialty Underwater Photographer Instructor, and Divers Alert Network (DAN) Sustaining Member.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Coastal Wetlands: Alteration and Remediation
Editors: Charles W. Finkl, Christopher Makowski
Series Title: Coastal Research Library
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56179-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-56178-3Published: 31 July 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-85845-6Published: 12 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-56179-0Published: 18 July 2017
Series ISSN: 2211-0577
Series E-ISSN: 2211-0585
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 874
Number of Illustrations: 88 b/w illustrations, 327 illustrations in colour
Topics: Coastal Sciences, Biogeosciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Hydrogeology, Conservation Biology/Ecology