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Integrated Watershed Management: Principles and Practice
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About Integrated Watershed Management: Principles And
An integrated framework for water resources management It has been said that "water is the next oil." A strong globalconsensus has begun to develop that effective water management muststart at the watershed level, and that water management actionsmust be taken in the context of watersheds, and the humancommunities in them. Integrated Watershed Management: Principlesand Practice, Second Edition presents a flexible, integratedframework for watershed management that addresses the biophysical,social, and economic issues affecting water resources and theiruse.Comprehensive in scope and multidisciplinary in approach, itequips readers with the necessary tools and techniques to developsound watershed management policy and practice—from problemdefinition and goal setting to selecting management strategies andprocedures for monitoring implementation. Ten years of practicehave demonstrated that the core concepts presented in the firstedition of this book remain true and important. This Second Editionis fully updated to reflect current practice and recent experiencein watershed management, including:New coverage of strategies for the selection and evaluation ofpublic engagement processesSampling, data management, and computer simulationtechnologiesRecent legislative changesInternational watershed issuesMany new case studiesWater resources planning and management is not just a technicalchallenge; it is also a social challenge, and an opportunity. Itis, ultimately, a framework for human societies to shape, protect,and improve the environment in which they live. Providing arational framework for the development of water resourcesmanagement strategies, Integrated Watershed Management, SecondEdition is a one-stop resource for upper-level students andprofessionals in environmental science, natural resourcemanagement, and environmental engineering.
