Fire in North American Wetland Ecosystems and Fire-Wildlife Relations: An Annotated Bibliography

216. Schnick, R. A., J. M. Morton, J. C. Mochalski, and J. T. Beall. 1982. 
          Mitigation and enhancement techniques for the Upper Mississippi River 
          system and other large river systems. U.S. Fish Wildl. Serv., Resour. 
          Publ. 149. 714pp.

This guide provides a review of techniques that can reduce or eliminate man's negative impact on large river systems. Discussion for each technique or group of techniques includes: (1) the situation to be mitigated or enhanced; (2) a description of the technique; (3) impacts on the environment; (4) costs; and (5) appropriateness of use on the Upper Mississippi River. Included are bank stabilization techniques, dredging and disposal of dredged material, fishery management techniques, and wildlife management techniques. The use of fire in habitat management is discussed in context with other techniques found valuable in lands adjacent to large river systems. [This text provides an excellent basic reference for wetland managers.] [From authors' abstract]

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