hydraulic engineering

A collection of controversial essays that debate issues concerning the global oil crisis including the effects of foreign oil on the U.S. and international relations, and oil drilling in parts of the Arctic regions.

An examination of water, wave, and tidal power, explaining the impact of dams on people, problems with it, how it is affected by governments, water activity, and other related topics.

Examines rivers, canals, and other waterways, including their construction and uses, and suggests activities which simulate some of their features.

Explains the science behind the building and use of dams and waterways.

Argues that the Clean Water Act of 1972 has done its job in limiting the number of industrial pollutants going into the country's waterways, but that approximately one-third of America's stream miles and lake areas are still polluted due to man's disruption of the natural water cycle.