Water management

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Title:

Water management

Author:

Healey, Justin.

ISBN:

9781920801984

Publication Information:

Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, c2009.

Physical Description:

44 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series:

@Issues in society ; v. 288

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 288.

Abstract:

"Water is a precious and increasingly scarce resource, particularly in drought-stricken Australia. How we manage our rivers systems and water usage has enormous impacts on our economy, environment and way of life. The federal Government has recently clinched agreement with the states to hand control of the Murray-Darling Basin to a single independent body, but has argued that without rain authorities are powerless to save the stricken river system. What is the current state of Australias water resources and how can we achieve sustainability? This book focuses on national water reform plans, domestic water-saving initiatives, and improvements to water management in agriculture and business"--Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

For secondary school age.

Subject Term:

Water-supply -- Australia -- Management.

Water conservation -- Australia.

Added Author:

Healey, Justin.

Copies:

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Water is a precious and increasingly scarce resource, particularly in drought-stricken Australia. How we manage our rivers systems and water usage has enormous impacts on our economy, environment and way of life. The federal Government has recently clinched agreement with the states to hand control of the Murray-Darling Basin to a single independent body, but has argued that without rain authorities are powerless to save the stricken river system. What is the current state of Australia's water resources and how can we achieve sustainability? This book focuses on water management and quality; recently announced national water reforms, featuring the Murray-Darling; and domestic, agricultural and business water conservation measures.