Environmental monitoring refers to practices and actives used to monitor the quality of environment. It is also used to prepare environmental impact assessments, which examines the amount of damage human activities cause to the natural environments. At its core, environmental monitoring is designed to help us understand the natural environment and protect it from any negative outcomes of human activity. The process is an integral part of environmental impact assessments and results can directly determine whether or not projects are given the all clear. Environmental monitoring assessments can involve establishing baseline quality, uncovering environmental trends, identifying any variations, determining the success of projects and confirming whether or not environmental goals have been met. As the world continues to develop and expand, environmental monitoring has become an essential part of making sure that the planet stays safe, healthy and dynamic. Environmental monitoring is an important and extensive process.
Environmental monitoring systems are most successful when they are well coordinated with other systems, when the right partners participate, when quality is built in from the beginning, when reports are designed to be useful, and when resources are used efficiently. It presents current research advances and developments in the area of environmental monitoring to a worldwide audience of technicians, scientists, environmental educators, administrators, managers, students and those interested in environment conservation. The book discusses topics like biomonitoring, ecotoxicological studies, and usage of wireless sensor networks or Geo-sensor webs in this field, among others. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this subject area. The topics discussed are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to students. The textbook is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.
Mavis Shively received his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Public University, Calgary. He is an Environmental Researcher and Lecturer at University College, Veracruz. His academic interests lie in environmental pollution and environmental monitoring and management. Shively has headed various environmental conservation projects; and has authored and edited numerous articles, journal papers and books in the field of environmental science. He holds prominent memberships of renowned environment conservation associations and has been an active participant at international conferences and forums.
