Chasing water [electronic resource] : a guide for moving from scarcity to sustainability / Brian Richter.
2014
HD1691 .R53 2014eb
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Title
Chasing water [electronic resource] : a guide for moving from scarcity to sustainability / Brian Richter.
Author
Richter, Brian D., author.
ISBN
9781610915373 electronic book
1610915372 electronic book
9781610915366
1610915364
9781610915380
1610915380
1610915372 electronic book
9781610915366
1610915364
9781610915380
1610915380
Published
Washington, DC : Island Press, 2014.
Language
English
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1 online resource.
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HD1691 .R53 2014eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
333.91
Summary
"Water scarcity is spreading and intensifying in many regions of the world, with dire consequences for local communities, economies, and freshwater ecosystems. Current approaches tend to rely on policies crafted at the state or national level, which on their own have proved insufficient to arrest water scarcity. To be durable and effective, water plans must be informed by the culture, economics, and varied needs of affected community members. International water expert Brian Richter argues that sustainable water sharing in the twenty-first century can only happen through open, democratic dialogue and local collective action.In Chasing Water, Richter tells a cohesive and complete story of water scarcity: where it is happening, what is causing it, and how it can be addressed. Through his engaging and nontechnical style, he strips away the complexities of water management to its bare essentials, providing information and practical examples that will empower community leaders, activists, and students to develop successful and long-lasting water programs. Chasing Water will provide local stakeholders with the tools and knowledge they need to take an active role in the watershed-based planning and implementation that are essential for sustainable water "-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
Running out of water
Taking stock of our water budgets
Options for resolving water bankruptcy
Who is responsible for water?
Seven principles for sustainability
Bringing power to the people
How to survive a water crisis: Murray-Darling Basin, Australia
Chasing hope.
Taking stock of our water budgets
Options for resolving water bankruptcy
Who is responsible for water?
Seven principles for sustainability
Bringing power to the people
How to survive a water crisis: Murray-Darling Basin, Australia
Chasing hope.