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UNINA9910464520003321 |
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Titolo |
Water resources and rights / / edited by Justin Healey |
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Thirroul, NSW, Australia : , : The Spinney Press, , [2014] |
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©2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (60 pages) : colour illustrations, colour maps, colour charts |
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Collana |
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Issues in society ; ; volume 369 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Water-supply - Australia - Management |
Water rights - Australia |
Water conservation - Australia |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Chapter 1. Water resources and rights -- Chapter 2. Water management and reform -- Exploring issues - worksheets and activities. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The management of river systems and water usage has enormous impacts on Australia's economy, environment and way of life. This book focuses on the current state of Australia's water resources in relation to water management, availability and quality. Water Resources and Rights also explains recently introduced national water regulation reforms and plans to save the struggling Murray-Darling Basin. How do we strike a balance between sustainable environmental flows, water allocations and trading rights? Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index. |
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