| A Water Story: Learning from the Past, Planning for the Future Contributor(s): Beeson, Geoff (Author) |
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ISBN: 1486311296 ISBN-13: 9781486311293 Publisher: CSIRO Publishing OUR PRICE: $53.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - Water Supply - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Irrigation - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| LCCN: 2020303315 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.7" W x 9.6" (1.60 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Freshwater scarcity is a critical challenge, with social, economic, political and environmental consequences. Water crises in Australia have already led to severe restrictions being applied in cities, drought ravaging farmlands, and the near-terminal decline of some rivers and wetlands. A Water Story provides an account of Australian water management practices, set against important historical precedents and the contemporary experience of other countries. It describes the nature and distribution of the country's natural water resources, management of these resources by Indigenous Australians, the development of urban water supply, and support for pastoral activities and agricultural irrigation, with the aid of case studies and anecdotes. This is followed by discussion of the environmental consequences and current challenges of water management, including food supply, energy and climate change, along with options for ensuring sustainable, adequate high-quality water supplies for a growing population. A Water Story is an important resource for water professionals and those with an interest in water and the environment and related issues, as well as students and the wider community. Features:
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