Aims and Scope of San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science
San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science is a quarterly peer-reviewed open access scientific journal published by the California Digital Library covering research about the science and resource management of the San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, and the upstream watersheds. The journal was established in October 2003 and receives administrative and financial support from the John Muir Institute of the Environment (University of California, Davis) and the Delta Stewardship Council. The editor-in-chief is Samuel N. Luoma (University of California, Davis). Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAN FRANCISCO BAY-DELTA SCIENCE CONSORTIUM |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Time | 24 |
| Editorial Review Process | Anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Society/Institute/Sponsor | University of California, Davis; Delta Stewardship Council |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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