How Long to Read Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan

How Long Does it Take to Read Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 1 minute to read Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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Description

The Edwards Aquifer in south-central Texas is the primary source of water for one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, San Antonio, and it also supplies irrigation water to thousands of farmers and livestock operators. It is also is the source water for several springs and rivers, including the two largest freshwater springs in Texas that form the San Marcos and Comal Rivers. The unique habitat afforded by these spring-fed rivers has led to the development of species that are found in no other locations on Earth. Due to the potential for variations in spring flow caused by both human and natural causes, these species are continuously at risk and have been recognized as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act(ESA). In an effort to manage the river systems and the aquifer that controls them, the Edwards Aquifer Authority and stakeholders have developed a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The HCP seeks to effectively manage the river-aquifer system to ensure the viability of the ESA-listed species in the face of drought, population growth, and other threats to the aquifer. The National Research Council was asked to assist in this process by reviewing the activities around implementing the HCP. Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan: Report 2 reviews the progress in implementing the recommendations from the Committee's first report, seeking to clarify and provide additional support for implementation efforts where appropriate. The current report also reviews selected Applied Research projects and minimization and mitigation measures to help ensure their effectiveness in benefiting the listed species.

How long is Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan?

Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is 177 pages long, and a total of 45,489 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 8 minutes to read Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan aloud.

What Reading Level is Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan?

Review of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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