The future of the Murray River: Amenity re-considered?

Geographical Research

Volumn 46, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 291-302

  Howard, J L ^a  

^a CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Amenity; Environmental flows; Murray river; Recreation; Tourism; Water

Indexed keywords

AMENITY; ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION; FUTURE PROSPECT; LIFESTYLE; LITERATURE REVIEW; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY; RIVER MANAGEMENT; TOURISM; WATER USE;

AUSTRALASIA; AUSTRALIA; MURRAY RIVER;

EID: 48949097755     PISSN: 17455863     EISSN: 17455871     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-5871.2008.00524.x     Document Type: Review

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