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As quantitative relationships are developed and proven valid, the model can be refined. Accumulated information may then be used in the contingency plans to aid in solving problems as they arise. Those parameters which have limited relevance to expected effects can be dropped from continuous monitoring. With this approach, as the model is refined, the number of parameters measured and the frequency of measurement can be reduced or changed, maximizing the cost effectiveness of the monitoring and reclamation programs. This management program has been developed and is being phased into operation, integrating the efforts of a team of environmental managers and consultants covering all environmental disciplines. It is expected to save time and money for the White River Oil Shale Corporation, allowing monitoring of the White River ecosystem without measuring all possible factors, and lead to mitigation when necessary. It is logical, intuitively appealing, simple, and manageable. We believe it is a beginning to logical monitoring and correction of industrial impacts. Acknowledgements The authors express appreciation to James W. Godlove, Environmental Affairs Coordinator and Rees C. Madsen, Vice President of Administration for White River Shale Oil Corporation. Their insight into the environmental problems associated with oil shale development has allowed this experiment in environmental ~al8gement based upon ecosystem principles to begin. LITERATURE CITED 1. Bull, William B. 1981. Soils, geology and hydrology of deserts. In: Daniel D. Evans and John L. Thames [eds.~ Water in Desert Ecosystems. Vol. II. US/IBP. Synthesis Series. pp. 42-58. 2. Cummins, K.W. 1973. insects. Ann. Rev. Trophic relations of aquatic Ent. 18:183-206. 3. Cummins, K.W. 1975. River Ecology. B.A. of California Press. Macroinvertebrates. In: Whitton, [ed.]. Universtiy pp. 170-198. 286 .