Layperson's Guide to California Water
Author | : Water Education Foundation |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2021-10-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 161948028X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781619480285 |
Rating | : 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The 24-page Layperson's Guide to California Water provides an excellent overview of the history of water development and use in California. It includes sections on flood management; the state, federal and Colorado River delivery systems; Delta issues; water rights; environmental issues; water quality; and options for stretching the water supply such as water marketing and conjunctive use. The guide also includes a useful chronology of California water history. An excellent basic reference tool to California water, the Layperson's Guide to California Water complements the California Water Map.