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Changing Roles in Canadian Water Management: A Case Study of Agriculture and Water in Canada's South Saskatchewan River Basin.
- Source :
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International Journal of Water Resources Development . Dec2011, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p647-664. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- This paper explores changing roles in Canadian water management, by focusing on a case study of agriculture and water in Western Canada. Challenges in water management include unequal adaptive capacity, gaps in water and climate data, locally relevant options, short- and long-term planning, among others. This empirical study offers insight for improved water management decision-making for all regions. There is a need for improving and integrating water management with climate scenarios, collecting more and better water/climate data, improving water governance and long-term planning, and developing strong communication channels between governance organizations and local communities. Positive trends towards effective and adaptive water management include the incorporation of watershed groups, basin planning, and the use of multidisciplinary approaches to guide decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *WATER management
*WATER supply management
*WATERSHEDS
*DECISION making
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07900627
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Water Resources Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 67461488
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2011.621103