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From Follett
AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY.;Includes bibliographical references (page 129-134).;History of the playas -- Playas in life on the Llano -- Playas, agriculture, and petroleum -- A bone of contention -- The playa ecosystem -- Protecting and enhancing the playas -- The future of the playas. Examines the role of playa lakes in life on the semiarid High Plains, describing the playa ecosystem and discussing irrigation for agriculture, the dumping of oil field brine, and protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat.
From the Publisher
Examining the history of playas and the roles they play in life on the Llano Estacado, the author explains how and why these drainage basins exist and the controversy they generate. With Meinzer's stunning photographs, Playas is a tribute to a unique environmental phenomenon of the Plains.