Future water priorities for the nation : directions for the U.S. Geological Survey Water Mission Area / Committee on Future Water Resource Needs for the Nation : Water Science and Research at the U.S. Geological Survey [and four others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Committee on Future Water Resource Needs for the Nation : Water Science and Research at the U.S. Geological Survey, contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water-supply--United States.

Water-supply.

Water quality management--United States.

Water quality management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (111 pages)

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : The National Academies Press, [2018]

Summary:

Solving problems related to use of water resources will be of paramount importance in coming decades as increasing pressure from growing populations, climate change, extreme weather, and aging water-related infrastructure threaten water availability and quality. The Water Mission Area (WMA) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a long-established reputation for collecting and delivering high-quality, unbiased scientific information related to the nation's water resources. WMA observations help inform decisions ranging from rapid responses during emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, and forest fires, to the long-term management of water resources. Produced at the request of USGS, this report identifies the nation's highest-priority water science and resources challenges over the next 25 years. Future Water Priorities for the Nation summarizes WMA's current water science and research portfolio, and recommends strategic opportunities for WMA to more effectively address the most pressing challenges.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780309477123

0309477123

9780309477109

0309477107