Robert J. Naiman, John J. Magnuson, Diane M. McKnight, Jack A. Stanford, James R. Karr
Recently, the laws and regulations that govern water quality and endangered aquatic ecosystems have begun being evaluated in light of increased demands on use of fresh water. Naiman et al. point out that much of the research aimed at evaluating this important resource is in need of improvement and coordination.
R. J. Naiman is director of the Center for Streamside Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. J. J. Magnuson is director of the Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53711, USA. D. M. McKnight is Research Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Boulder, CO 80303, USA. J. A. Stanford is director of the Flathead Lake Biological Station, University of Montana, Polson, MT 59860, USA. J. R. Karr is Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
