Roads: A History of Erosion and Dewatering of the Arid Southwest
Publisher
Rangeland Hands, Inc.
Publication Year
2014
Body
In this letter, Steve Carson gives a brief overview of the history of roads in the West and the role they have played in altering watershed dynamics. With the widespread damage to watersheds that poor road construction has caused as a backdrop, Carson emphasizes the importance of proper placement and design of roads and presents road drainage improvements as a cost effective treatment to restore watersheds.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Other
Collection
Keywords
erosion control
drainage systems
road construction
watershed management
Reports and other documents about Sonoran Desert ecology, management, and conservation. Curated by the not-for-profit Altar Valley Conservation Alliance (AVCA) located outside Tucson, AZ.