Limnology (freshwater)

Drought Management and Its Impact on Public Water Systems

Report on a Colloquium Sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board

by Water Science and Technology Board, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council

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Based on a colloquium sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board, this book addresses the need for research toward the problems of water management during drought episodes. It covers such topics as the causes and occurrence of drought, drought management options, acceptable risks for public systems, and legal and institutional aspects of drought management.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher National Academies Press
  • Publication Date January 1986
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9780309078375
  • Publication Country or regionUnited States
  • FormatPaperback
  • Primary Price 41 USD
  • Pages136
  • ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Dimensions9 x 6 inches
  • Biblio Notes1986

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