An illustrated encyclopedia that provides pond owners and pond builders at-a-glance answers to any question from acid rain to zooplankton. More than 200 terms explained. Matson, 8"x7", 225 pp.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Earth Ponds A to Z
Appendix A: Conversion formulas
Appendix B: Formulas for Determining the Surface Acreage of a Pond
Bibliography

Excerpt from page 160
Runoff
The amount of water that drains from a watershed into a pond site or pond. Runoff includes all forms of precipitation, streams and brooks, and snowmelt. Calculating runoff amount is important when selecting a pond site, and designing the structure and spillway systems.