This work discusses the geologic history of the Lahontan Valley wetlands; the intricate relationships among climate, soil, vegetation, and local fauna; and the impact of humankind, from the ancient Paiute people to the farmers and ranchers of today.
Graham Chisholm and Larry A. Neel provide the first comprehensive ornithological guide for the Lahontan Valley wetlands, one of the Great Basin's most precious and least-known natural wonders.