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Exploring the intricate relationship between regional identity and the pressing issue of dwindling water resources, this book delves into the challenges posed by contemporary droughts. It highlights how water scarcity shapes communities, cultures, and the environment, urging readers to reflect on the implications of these changes. Through insightful analysis, the author addresses the urgent need for sustainable practices and the preservation of regional identities in the face of environmental crises.

The narrative explores the impact of the 1921 flood, highlighting how it exposed deep-rooted environmental and social inequalities in a southwestern city. It delves into the lives of those affected, revealing the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities in the aftermath. The book examines the interplay between natural disasters and systemic injustices, offering a poignant commentary on the broader implications for society and the environment. Through personal stories and historical context, it sheds light on a pivotal moment in the city’s history.

Focusing on the contentious nature of water politics in the western United States, this collection examines key arguments and issues surrounding water management over the past decade. It highlights innovative solutions and offers insights into the environmental challenges faced by the region. This work serves as a crucial resource for understanding and navigating the complexities of water-related concerns and will aid in assessing the future of water in the West.

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Focusing on Gifford Pinchot's impact on environmental politics, this biography provides a fresh perspective on his character, passions, and the historical context of his activism. Historian Char Miller combines insights from cultural and social history with new primary sources to reveal how Pinchot's work as a conservationist and Progressive politician shaped early twentieth-century America. The book highlights the relevance of his contributions to contemporary environmental issues, offering a comprehensive analysis of a pivotal figure in the movement.

Exploring the environmental and human history of Death Valley National Park, this comprehensive study delves into its unique geography and geology. It highlights the Timbisha, the original inhabitants of this harsh desert, and examines the impact of newcomers in the 19th and early 20th centuries who sought to exploit mineral resources and establish agricultural and resort communities. The narrative weaves together the park's past and present, offering insights into its astonishing landscape and the various forces that have shaped it.

"Examining water issues through the lens of major Western U.S. watersheds, River Basins of the American West explores why water has been, and remains, the West's most essential and controversial subject." "Char Miller has organized writings collected from the pages of High Country News, the voice of Western environmental issues, into sections defined by the great watersheds of the West. Arguably, these drainage systems form the real boundaries of the West, and current water conflicts have their roots in development that ignored this reality." "Contributors to this book - among them activists, scholars, scientists, and some of the nation's finest environmental journalists - probe the intense differences and disagreements over water rights across the West, and present the positive developments toward a lasting solution to the most fraught issue the West faces." --Book Jacket.

The book explores the intricate relationships between settlement patterns, geography, and climate that have shaped the ecology of the south Texas landscape over the past 300 years, with a particular focus on San Antonio. It delves into how these factors have influenced the region's environment and development, providing insights into the dynamic interplay between human activity and natural ecosystems.

Char Miller delves into California's ecological history, uncovering the complex and often overlooked challenges that have shaped the state's environment. By examining the intricate relationships between people and nature, he reveals the nuanced and sometimes troubling aspects of California's environmental narrative, providing a deeper understanding of its ecological issues.

Drought and fires, floods and rising tides: These and other climate-driven forces are compelling us to examine our role as inhabitants of our imperiled planet. In over forty vitally important essays and vignettes, Natural Consequences is Char Miller's literary tour de force that illuminates the historical background of how we got here, what we need to do now, and how we can thrive into the future. Professor of Environmental Analysis and History, and author of books, articles, and essays, Char Miller's narratives are not only expansive in scope, but also intimate and personal. Living in Southern California, he walks us through the environmental touchstones of his backyard, through his neighborhood, into the widely varied ecospheres of California, and then the world beyond. The essays encourage readers to look for themselves at the meaning behind environmental disasters and injustices, but also examine the tiniest details that can be encountered simply by taking a walk. As Char Miller wanders, we see the world anew through his eyes and words. And we are better for it.