Description: This resource highlights new approaches that Arizona has pioneered for managing its water needs. Written by well-known Arizona water experts, the essays in this book address these issues from academic, professional, and policy perspectives that include economics, climatology, law, and engineering. (Environmental Studies)
Review Quotes:
'A brilliant introduction to water conflicts, politics, and economics in a desert state renowned for little water and much innovation. This book has important lessons for coping with looming water shortages in virtually every river basin and nation worldwide.'
Bruce Babbitt, U.S. Secretary of the Interior (1993 - 2001), Governor of Arizona (1978 - 1987)
'A very informative and valuable work. Those interested in the complexity of issues in arid regions will find a wealth of information.'
David S. Brookshire, University of New Mexico