Water for Life: Water Management and Environmental Policy

Author/Contributor(s):	Wescoat Jr, James L ; White, Gilbert F
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Date:	10/16/2003
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

To fully analyze the relationship between water management, environmental conditions and public policy, this book reviews the development of water management and evaluates it from the perspective of the quality of the natural environment. Examples are drawn from around the world, and range from local watershed management to international river basin planning, with emphasis placed on integrative approaches. Successful water management is crucial for the proper operation of natural environmental systems and for the support of human society.