Sustainable solutions for water resources: policies, planning, design, and implementation / by James L Sipes

1.0 Overview—
1.1 The Importance Of Water Resources—
1.2 Overview Of Water Resources—
2.0 Issues Involving Water Resources In The United States—
2.1 Global Warming And Climate Change—
2.2 Drought And Water Wars—
2.3 Water Demands—
2.4 Development Pressures—
2.5 Environmental Concerns—
2.6 Economic Concerns—
2.7 Agricultural Uses—
2.8 Water Quality—
2.9 Legal Issues—
3.0 Sustainable Planning Approaches For Water Resources—
3.1 An International And U.S. National Perspective On Water Resources Laws –
3.2 Planning At The State Level—
3.3 Regional Approaches To Water Managemen—
3.4 Planning At The District Level—
3.5 Watershed Planning—
3.6 Water Markets And Water Supply Systems—
3.7 Wetland Planning And Wetland Banking—
3.8 Stormwater Management And Erosion Control—
3.9 Land Use Planning And Management—
3.10 Shoreline Management—
3.11 Natural Resource Protection—
3.12 Urban Hydrology—
3.13 Groundwater Protection—
3.14 Water Outreach Effort—
3.15 Case Studies—
4.0 Sustainable Practices For Site Planning, Design, And Implementation—
4.1 Developing Goals And Objectives—
4.2 Working With Local Stakeholders—
4.3 Design Process—
4.4 Lake Management Plan And Actions—
4.5 River, Lake, And Wetland Restoration—
4.6 Low-Impact Development And Smart Growth—
4.7 Recreational Use—
4.8 Wildlife Management And Habitat Restoration—
4.9 New Lakes, Reservoirs, And Dams—
4.10 Land Acquisition—
4.11 Best Management Practices—
4.12 Case Studies—
5.0 Conclusion—
5.1 Avoiding Prediction—
5.2 A Focus On Sustainability—
5.3 Revisiting Atlanta---
5.4 Legal Battles—
5.5 Addressing The Problem—
5.6 The Future—
Further Reading—

Get the single-source solutions guide to the sustainable management of water resources. Why is water the environmental issue' The answer is simple: without it, life on this planet could not exist. Yet, despite this fact, reckless consumption practices from a growing population are drying up the Earth's already limited water resources. Other factors, such as river and lake contamination, rising temperatures, and disproportionate geographic accessibility further contribute to the fresh water crisis. To confront this pressing concern, this enlightening guide, which covers over twenty case studies offering insights into real-world projects, uses a holistic, integrated approach to illustrate ways to preserve vital water supplies -- from green design remedies to encouraging greater personal responsibility. This book: -Provides a basic overview of water resources, hydrology, current problems involving water resources, and the potential impact of global warming and climate change.-Covers watershed planning, Best Management Practices, and potential design and planning solutions.-Offers a concise overview of the issues affecting water use and management.-Includes a full chapter dedicated to planning issues, and a full chapter covering site planning, design, and implementation. Sustainable Solutions for Water Resources takes a practical approach to head off a global water catastrophe by offering sensible measures that can be put in place immediately to promote a clean, plentiful flow of the Earth's most precious resource.