Analyzing the Role of Citizen Science in Modern Research
Analyzing the Role of Citizen Science in Modern Research

Author: Ceccaroni, Luigi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-10-25

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1522509631

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As the need for sustainable development practices around the world continues to grow, it has become imperative for citizens to become actively engaged in the global transition. By evaluating data collected from various global programs, researchers are able to identify strategies and challenges in implementing civic engagement initiatives. Analyzing the Role of Citizen Science in Modern Research focuses on analyzing data on current initiatives and best practices in citizen engagement and education programs across various disciplines. Highlighting emergent research and application techniques within citizen science initiatives, this publication appeals to academicians, researchers, policy makers, government officials, technology developers, advanced-level students and program developers interested in launching or improving citizen science programs across the globe.

Riparian Water Regulations
Riparian Water Regulations

Author: J. Wayland Eheart

Publisher: ASCE Publications

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780784475188

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Sponsored by the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of ASCE. This report explains how to regulate the routine withdrawal of water efficiently (both bureaucratically and economically) and fairly with minimal involvement of the legal system. Combining years of research with practical techniques to set up a program of water withdrawal regulation, the suggested guidelines in this volume will assist state, provincial, or national regulators in regulating water withdrawals from streams, lakes, aquifers, and reservoirs in regions traditionally under the riparian legal doctrine, as well as guidance on setting up a program of water withdrawal permit trading. Topics include: Øresource assessment and maintenance, Ødeveloping a water withdrawal regulatory program, Øbases for defining permits, Ømethods for allocating water among users, Øvoluntary permit transfers, and Øspecial groundwater issues. This volume will assist state, provincial, or national agencies to develop a program of water withdrawal regulations for maintaining minimum streamflow standards and to supplement such programs with permit trading for withdrawals that will minimize the economic impact of meeting streamflow standards.