'HEALTHY RIVERS: A WATER COURSE': A DEMONSTRATION OF AN INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL CD-ROM PROGRAM THAT EXPLORES THE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF RIVER SYSTEMS

Karen L. Terry, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Stream Habitat Program

'Healthy Rivers: A Water Course' is a dynamic CD-ROM program that explores the ecology and management of river systems. The user-friendly program organizes information around a logical, five-component framework for understanding complicated principles of river and stream ecology. Case studies examine the history of river use and provide a basis for a future vision of water resource management. A section exploring the value of river system goods and services leads to inspiring examples of local leaders and practical, action-oriented ideas for next steps. A complete bibliography complements additional references and resources for further study.

"Healthy Rivers" is intended for adult citizens working with conservation and watershed organizations on river management issues; land management agencies, local governments, environmental consultants, and policy makers working towards sustainable management of our river and stream resources; and secondary and post secondary educators.