The Role of Technology in Water Resources Planning and Management

Technology plays a vital role in influencing sound decisions regarding water resources. The mission of this book is to show the impact technology has had on water resource planning and management - historically, and into the future. This study provides: the range of technologies applicable to water resource planning, management, and policy making; the research and analysis of new technologies such as adaptive management, shared vision modeling, and geographic information systems; and, a foundation for research into similar disciplines. Selected case studies cover a variety of settings, materials, and insights into new technological approaches. This publication is a valuable resource for students, engineers, practitioners, and educators.