THE VALUE OF IN-STREAM WATER TEMPERATURE FORECASTS FOR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT.
Water temperature is an important factor affecting aquatic life within the stream environment. Cold water species, such as salmonids, are particularly susceptible to elevated water temperatures. This paper examines the economic value of short-term water temperature forecasts for salmonid management....
| Publicado en: | Contemporary Economic Policy Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 247 - 262 |
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