Abstract
As we saw in the previous chapter, a central goal of ecosystem management is to bridge divides—between individual sectors and between human and natural systems. This holistic approach could be particularly effective for watersheds: areas that defy artificial boundaries between land and sea, as well as people and nature. Because rivers flow to the ocean, carrying along pollutants from agriculture, industry, and other activities taking place on land, human actions in the watershed determine many of the conditions at the coast. So it seems logical to manage the watershed and coastal bays as a single unit. Unfortunately, administrative obstacles stand in the way. In this chapter, we will explore those obstacles, how watersheds have traditionally been managed, and how an ecosystem- based approach could improve management of connected landscapes and seascapes.
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Burroughs, R. (2011). Watersheds and Bays. In: Coastal Governance. Foundations of Contemporary Environmental Studies. Island Press, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-016-3_9
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