Lessons Learned from the California Drought (1987-1992)
Lessons Learned from the California Drought (1987-1992)

Author: Benedykt Dziegielewski

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1997-04

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0788141635

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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.

Managing Water for Drought
Managing Water for Drought

Author: William J. Werick

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1997-04

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 9780788141713

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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
Droughts

Author: Donald A. Wilhite

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-09-17

Total Pages: 1368

ISBN-13: 1317854233

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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

Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources
Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources

Author: Walter Leal Filho

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-09-29

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13: 3642222668

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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.