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OverviewBased on a colloquium sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board, this book addresses the need for research toward the problems of water management during drought episodes. It covers such topics as the causes and occurrence of drought, drought management options, acceptable risks for public systems, and legal and institutional aspects of drought management. Table of Contents Front Matter Overview and Conclusions Background Papers 1. Dimensions of Drought Management for Public Water Supplies, colloquium keynote address 2. Causes and Occurrence of Drought 3. What are Acceptable Risks for Public Systems? 4. Drought Management Options 5. Legal and Institutional Aspects of Drought Management Appendixes A: The Emergency Water Conservation Plan of the City of Los Angeles and the Summary of the Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance B: Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District Rationing Plan C: Biographical Sketches of Principal Contributors D: Attendees at Boulder Colloquium Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences , Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems , Water Science and Technology BoardPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press ISBN: 9780309078375ISBN 10: 0309078377 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 01 February 1986 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Overview and Conclusions; 3 Background Papers; 4 1. Dimensions of Drought Management for Public Water Supplies, colloquium keynote address; 5 2. Causes and Occurrence of Drought; 6 3. What are Acceptable Risks for Public Systems?; 7 4. Drought Management Options; 8 5. Legal and Institutional Aspects of Drought Management; 9 Appendixes; 10 A: The Emergency Water Conservation Plan of the City of Los Angeles and the Summary of the Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance; 11 B: Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District Rationing Plan; 12 C: Biographical Sketches of Principal Contributors; 13 D: Attendees at Boulder ColloquiumReviewsAuthor InformationWater Science and Technology Board, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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