A water story : learning from the past, planning for the future / Geoff Beeson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beeson, Geoff, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water resources development--Australia--History--20th century.

Water resources development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (302 pages) : ilustrations, map

Place of Publication:

Clayton South, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

Fresh water scarcity is a critical challenge, with social, economic, political and environmental consequences. Water crises in Australia have already led to severe restrictions being applied in cities, drought ravaging farmlands, and the near-terminal decline of some rivers and wetlands. "A Water Story" provides an account of Australian water management practices, set against important historical precedents and the contemporary experience of other countries. It describes the nature and distribution of the country's natural water resources, management of these resources by Indigenous Australians, the development of urban water supply, and support for pastoral activities and agricultural irrigation, with the aid of case studies and anecdotes. This is followed by discussion of the environmental consequences and current challenges of water management, including food supply, energy and climate change, along with options for ensuring sustainable, adequate high-quality water supplies for a growing population. This book is an important resource for water professionals and those with an interest in water and the environment and related issues, as well as students and the wider community.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781486311316

1486311318

9781486311309

148631130X