Field Guide to Rivers & Streams

by Ryan Utz

Rivers and the ecosystems they support have always captivated humans, leading curious scientists to broaden our understanding with ongoing research. In Explorer's Guide to Rivers and Streams, Dr. Ryan Utz (Chatham University) presents a broad scientific understanding of rivers, streams, and the animals that reside within them, written accessibly for a general audience. Topics range from what causes river flows to rise and fall to the ecology of riverine fishes. Kayakers, anglers, and hikers alike will find many tools within Explorer's Guide to Rivers and Streams to deepen their understanding of their favorite waterway.

Genres: Science, Nature, Field Guides

304 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2022

Reviews

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an ecologist, there were some chapters that were simply review. However, there were others that offered a digestible framework of disciplines I had only had a general understanding of. The book also doubles as a field guide, with the meatiest portions being aquatic invertebrates (macroinvertebrates) and fish. One notable thing I particularly enjoyed was the delineation of native versus introduced ranges of species; there were certainly conservationist undertones in this book. Definitely something I will be keeping in my tackle box or car camping kit moving forward.

[Juli Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

An serviceable resource for river-lovers, containing both ecological information and a decent field guide.