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Environmental setting of Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Chapter 2 in A synthesis of aquatic science for management of Lakes Mead and Mohave

Circular 1381-2
This report is Chapter 2 in A synthesis of aquatic science for management of Lakes Mead and Mohave. For more information, see: Circular 1381
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https://doi.org/10.3133/cir13812

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Abstract

Lakes Mead and Mohave provide opportunities for millions of regional, national, and international visitors to enjoy a wide array of water-based recreation in a spectacular desert setting. The national significance of the site’s recreational opportunities and scientific values led to its designation as the nation’s first National Recreation Area in 1964. The stark contrast of the deep blue lakes with spacious open water basins against a backdrop of mountain and canyon scenery creates a diversity of landscapes inviting recreation from the active to the contemplative (Maxon, 2009). The quality of the setting as a backdrop for the recreational experience has resulted in designation of approximately 200,000 acres of lands surrounding the lakes as wilderness (National Park Service, 2005).

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Environmental setting of Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Chapter 2 in A synthesis of aquatic science for management of Lakes Mead and Mohave
Series title Circular
Series number 1381-2
DOI 10.3133/cir13812
Year Published 2012
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Nevada Water Science Center
Description 16 p.
Larger Work Type Report
Larger Work Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Larger Work Title A synthesis of aquatic science for management of Lakes Mead and Mohave (CIR 1381)
First page 7
Last page 22
Other Geospatial Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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