| Title | Water policy in the United States : a perspective |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Authors | Deason, JP, Schad, TM, Sherk, GW |
| Pagination | p. 175-192 |
| Date Published | 2001-06-01 |
| Keywords | case studies, legislation, policies, sdipol, triple s models, usa, water conservation, water quality, water resources management, water supply |
| Abstract | Lessons learned from the evolution of US water policy over two centuries of rapid population growth, economic expansion and urban development may shed light on promising approaches to issues in other areas of the world. An explanation of the major philosophical and legal underpinnings of water quantity and water quality policies that have evolved in the US federal-state system is presented. Other areas of the world may benefit from mistakes made during the evolution of US water policy in the areas of institutional reform, improved processes for conflict resolution, and increased use of modern planning and decision making procedures. (Author's abstract) |
| Notes | 26 ref. |
| Custom 1 | 825, 202.3 |
