Water Rights and the Environment in the United States - A Documentary and Reference Guide (Hardcover)

This sweeping study traces the development of water policy in the United States from the 19th century to the present day, exploring the role of legislation in appropriating access to water to the American people. Three factors influence the development of water policy and politics in the United States: the availability of water, the manner in which people use the commodity to its maximum economic benefit, and governmental control. This book is a one-stop resource for understanding the scope of water issues in America, from governing doctrine and legislation, to Native American water rights, to water protection and pollution, and to the mitigation of natural and manmade disasters. Distinguished author and noted scholar John R. Burch Jr. reviews the conflicts among state, federal, and international agencies in dealing with water supply and points to competing legal rulings and laws as undermining the creation of a cohesive policy for all. Through an analysis of key documents, Burch examines the recent calamities befalling the American water system-including droughts, oil spills, and natural disasters-and considers the future of water distribution to the American people. Organized into six parts, sections include doctrines and rights, waters of the West, border regions water management and flood control, environmental issues, and water supply and safety. Addresses recent events including the handling of Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill in the Gulf Consolidates difficult-to-locate documents on United States water policy Covers topics as diverse as water doctrine, water rights, pollution control, wildlife conservation, invasive species regulation, and environmental damage mitigation Describes the impact of climate change on water supply and safety Focuses solely on the water issues affecting the United States

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Publishing Group
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Documentary and Reference Guides
Release date:	July 2015
Authors:	John R. Burch
Dimensions:	277 x 216 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	442
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-3802-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-3802-X
Barcode:	9781440838026

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