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Get the single-source solutions guide to the sustainable management of water resources.Why is water the environmental issue? The answer is simple: without it; life on this planet could not exist. Yet; despite this fact; reckless consumption practices from a growing population are drying up the Earths already limited water resources. Other factors; such as river and lake contamination; rising temperatures; and disproportionate geographic accessibility further contribute to the fresh water crisis. To confront this pressing concern; this enlightening guide; which covers over twenty case studies offering insights into real-world projects; uses a holistic; integrated approach to illustrate ways to preserve vital water supplies -- from green design remedies to encouraging greater personal responsibility. This book:Provides a basic overview of water resources; hydrology; current problems involving water resources; and the potential impact of global warming and climate change.Covers watershed planning; Best Management Practices; and potential design and planning solutions.Offers a concise overview of the issues affecting water use and management.Includes a full chapter dedicated to planning issues; and a full chapter covering site planning; design; and implementation.Sustainable Solutions for Water Resources takes a practical approach to head off a global water catastrophe by offering sensible measures that can be put in place immediately to promote a clean; plentiful flow of the Earths most precious resource.