The Snake River: Window To The West

by Tim Palmer

Tim Palmer weaves natural history into a comprehensive account of the complex problems that plague natural resource management throughout the West, as well as the practical solutions that are available.

322 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1991

About the author

Tim Palmer is the award-winning author of many books about rivers, conservation, and adventure travel. He is a photographer of America's natural landscapes and a dynamic public speaker with inspiring slide shows about a range of environmental topics.

Reviews

[skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating and thorough (and at times lyrical) overview of water law, politics, ecology along the Snake River from Yellowstone to the Pacific. Opened my eyes to how little I know about rivers - both ecologically and politically. Water law has got to be the most complex area of law there is, and super important to everything about the West. Made me want to become a lawyer... for a minute. Or an organizer :)

[Geoffrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good information from an historical or naturalist perspective, but the travel narrative, straining a bit for adventure, is kind of like so many others...