Toward a sustainable future
Subtitle: visions for 2050
By: sponsored by Emerging and Innovative Technology Committee, Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers ; edited by Walter M. Grayman, Daniel P. Loucks, Laurel Saito
Contributors: Environmental and Water Resources Institute (U.S.) Emerging and Innovative Technology Committee
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Reston, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 398
ISBN-13: 9780784412077; 9780784476758
Subjects: Watershed management; Sustainable engineering; Environmental protection; Water resources development
Description: Toward a Sustainable Water Future: Visions for 2050 showcases the opinions of more than 50 experts who draw an optimistic picture of environmental and water resource conditions and issues midway through the 21st century. These authorities distinguished professionals in environmental and water resources engineering, ecology, economics, and law describe the pathways that could transform today's visions into future reality. Each chapter addresses a specific issue in water resources planning and policy, education, or science and technology and identifies the steps to shape a future of water security and sustainability. This collection of essays challenges readers to consider how society can manage natural and cultural resources to benefit present and future generations. It will be of particular interest to students, educators and practitioners in water resource engineering, as well as planners, environmental managers, and government officials at all levels.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.