Dear colleagues, Below is a summary of replies concerning references to the New York water catchment case. Renee
There is a good chapter about this issue in "The New Economy of Nature" by Gretchen Dailey and Katherine Ellison. And there is a shorter version in the book, "Killing the Natives," which you can order (electronically, for instant gratification) at http://www.whitmorebooks.com/kinahasamdrb.html>. The national acadamies report might have portions that fit your needs: http://newton.nap.edu/catalog/9677.html If you could get ahold of it, you could try "The New Economy of Nature", by Gretchen Daily and Katerine Ellison. It is essentially a book of case studies evaluating ways to value the environmental services that nature provides. It includes the NYC drinking water case. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1559639458/002-9794190-6788846?v=glance&n=283155 The NY water case is still evolving, however, and this book is several years old. Probably a web search would turn up some interesting things. About a year ago, Mark Sagoff published a piece critical of (a simplistic analysis of) the issue and that engendered a rebuttal (from a professor at Duke, I believe). There was also a relatively recent NYtimes article about the case. One of the prime advisors for WildMetro (a non-profit organization) is the person who spearheaded that effort. His name is Al Appleton and he was Commissioner of the NYC Dept of Environmental Protection under mayor David Dinkins. I am sure he will have references, including articles he has written. It is mentioned in a recently published book called 'Practical Ecology for planners, developers and citizens'. I do not have the authors, but it was published by Island Press. Renee A. Richer, PhD Assistant Professor Director, Environmental Conservation and Research Center American University of Armenia 40 Baghramian Avenue #136 Yerevan, Armenia 375019 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (374-10)51-26-90
