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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782869603321

Autore

Sansom Andrew

Titolo

Water in Texas [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction / / Andrew Sansom ; with Emily R. Armitano and Tom Wassenich

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Austin, : University of Texas Press, 2008

ISBN

0-292-79430-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (334 p.)

Collana

Texas natural history guides

Altri autori (Persone)

ArmitanoEmily R

WassenichTom <1946->

Disciplina

363.6/109764

Soggetti

Water - Pollution - Texas

Water-supply - Texas

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-300) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: Living with a Limited Resource -- The Molecule That Moves Mountains -- A Texas Water Journey -- The Gulf Shores of Texas -- Who's Who in Water -- Texas Water Law: A Blend of Two Cultures -- Does Texas Have Enough Water? -- Planning for the Future -- What's in Your Water? -- How Much Is Water Worth? -- Water Is Our Legacy.

Sommario/riassunto

No natural resource issue has greater significance for the future of Texas than water. The state's demand for water for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and recreational uses continues to grow exponentially, while the supply from rivers, lakes, aquifers, and reservoirs is limited. To help Texans manage their water resources today and plan for future needs, one of Texas's top water experts has compiled this authoritative overview of water issues in Texas. Water in Texas covers all the major themes in water management and conservation: Living with a Limited Resource The Molecule that Moves Mountains A Texas Water Journey The Gulf Shores of Texas Who's Who in Water Texas Water Law: A Blend of Two Cultures Does Texas Have Enough Water? Planning for the Future What's in Your Water? How Much is Water Worth? Water is Our Legacy Illustrated with color photographs and maps, Water in Texas will be the essential resource for landowners, citizen activists, policymakers, and city planners.