Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation

Author: Interior Department

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2013-06-13

Total Pages: 668

ISBN-13: 9780160913648

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NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT- OVERSTOCK SALE Significantly reduced list price The second volume of the history of the Bureau of Reclamation offers a discussion and examination of the eventful years in the latter part ofthe twentieth century. Volume two covers from the end of World War II through year 2000 and is the last volume in this project. "

Review of the Desalination and Water Purification Technology Roadmap
Review of the Desalination and Water Purification Technology Roadmap

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2004-04-20

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 0309133432

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The Bureau of Reclamation and Sandia National Laboratories jointly developed the Roadmap to serve as a strategic research pathway for desalination and water purification technologies to meet future water needs. The book recommends that the Roadmap include a sharper focus on the research and technological advancements needed to reach the long-term objectives. The book also suggests that the environmental, economic, and social costs of energy required by increased dependence on desalination be examined. Strategies for implementing the Roadmap initiative are provided.

Environmental and Water Resources History
Environmental and Water Resources History

Author: Jerry R. Rogers

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13:

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Annotation Twenty-four contributions address the history of various government and academic organizations that have played a role in the nation's water resources and environmental activities. Papers address topics including environmental engineering history and developments, hydraulic engineering pioneers, Bureau of Reclamation history and developments, university water and hydraulic education and research, hydrology and water resource planning, and an invited paper discussing the history of life on the Coosa, Tallapoosa, Cahaba, and Alabama rivers. Six contributions discuss the formation of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) and the history of ASCE technical divisions and codes and standards activities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.