Water Use, Management and Planning in the United States

Zusammenfassung Designed with college classes on water resources in mind. This book provides information on hydrology, biology, geology, economics, and geography along with historical water policies and regional regulations. It covers frequent case studies and examples to illustrate real-world applications, and includes sidebars to reinforce major points.

Sommario

The Physical SystemA History of Water Development in the United StatesWater Quantity Law: The Legal SystemWater Use in the United StatesEconomics and Water ResourcesWater Demand and Supply: Management and PlanningOffstream Water Use: Urban and AgricultureInstream Water Uses: Hydroelectric Power and RecreationWater Quality and Ecosystems. Floods and Droughts

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Stephen A. Thompson, Stephen A. (Medical Director Thompson, Thompson Stephen A.
• Editore: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.10.1998
• EAN: 9780126893403
• ISBN: 978-0-12-689340-3
• Pagine: 371
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Diritto, professione, finanze; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Ecologia; USA, NATURE / Natural Resources, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, Environmental Management, Management & management techniques, United States of America, USA, Management and management techniques, Water industries