Future Water Priorities for the Nation - Directions for the U.S. Geological Survey Water Mission Area

"Solving problems related to use of water resources will be of paramount importance in coming decades as increasing pressure from growing populations, climate change, extreme weather, and aging water-related infrastructure threaten water availability and quality. The Water Mission Area (WMA) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a long-established reputation for collecting and delivering high-quality, unbiased scientific information related to the nation's water resources. WMA observations help inform decisions ranging from rapid responses during emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, and forest fires, to the long-term management of water resources. Produced at the request of USGS, this report identifies the nation's highest-priority water science and resources challenges over the next 25 years. Future Water Priorities for the Nation summarizes WMA's current water science and research portfolio, and recommends strategic opportunities for WMA to more effectively address the most pressing challenges"--

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• Authors: Committee on Future Water Resource Needs for the Nation Water Science and Research at the U S Geological Survey, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Academies Of Sciences Engineeri, National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, Water Science And Technology Board
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780309477093
• ISBN: 978-0-309-47709-3
• No. of pages: 110
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 226 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 181 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > General, dictionaries