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Category : Droughts
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Lessons Learned from the 1986 Drought
Author: Lessons Learned from the California Drought (1987-1992)
Author: Benedykt DziegielewskiPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788141635
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Describes the lessons learned of the six-year California drought (1987-1992). This report will improve the mgmt. of water resources during future droughts in California & other states. These lessons capture the views of some 100 interviewed participants representing 57 organizations in California that manage or influence the mgmt. of water. The participating organizations represented Fed., state, regional, & local water supply agencies as well as environmental, private & governmental entities that influence water management in the state.
The National Study of Water Management During Drought
Author: William J. WerickPublisher:
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Category : Droughts
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Lessons Learned from the California Drought (1987-1992)
Author: Benedykt DziegielewskiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Droughts
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Managing Water for Drought
Author: William J. WerickPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9780788141713
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Describes methods for improving water mgmt. during drought developed during a 4-year study. The methods were tested & refined in 4 filed studies in different parts of the country, in which teams of water managers & users worked together to reduce drought impacts. This report explains the procedure for coop. Fed.-state Drought Preparedness Studies, to indicate how these studies relate to the longstanding principles & guidance for Fed. water resources investigations, & to indicate the means of implementing conclusions arrived at in any given region. Tables.
Droughts
Author: Donald A. WilhitePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317854233
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1368
Book Description
Drought draws together contributions from over 75 leading international researchers in the field to present the most comprehensive body of research on the physical and social dimensions of drought to date. Including an extensive range of case-studies covering the most drought-prone and most affected countries, the contributors examine new technology, planning methodologies and mitigation actions from recent drought experiences worldwide. Following a discussion of the critical concepts of drought, the work is divided into the following additional parts: · causes and predictability · monitoring and early warning techniques · impacts and assessment methodologies · links between drought and other global issues · conclusions and future challenges
The U.S. Response to the African Famine, 1984-1986: An analysis of policy formation and program management
Author: Dennis Harold WoodPublisher:
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Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Land Stewardship in the 21st Century
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources
Author: Walter Leal FilhoPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642222668
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
The book explores the geo-chemical, physical, social and economic impacts of climate change on water supplies. It contains examples and case studies from a wide range of countries, and addresses the need to promote sustainable water use across the world.
Proceedings RMRS.
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 472
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