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Water management issues for the nineties
| Author: |
Viessman, W., Jr. |
| Date: |
1990 |
| Periodical: |
Water Resources Bulletin. American Water Resources Association |
| Abstract: |
This paper summarizes contemporary water management issues as recognized by 19 U.S. organizations. Only the issues are identified herein. Individual organization stands are not presented. Most suggestions for action are those of the author. Addresses of all organizations whose documents were reviewed are included in the Reference section so that those desiring to learn more about an organization's stand can readily make contact. The purpose of this paper is to catalog contemporary water management issues, and to identify organizations having a special interest in them. Issues described in the policy documents and/or reports of 19 professional, academic, government, and special interest groups are described. The issues are classified according to the following broad categories: water availability, requirements, and use; water quality; and water management and institutions. |
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