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I examine Anishinaabeg views of population cycles in wild rice, the work and views of western anthropologists, and potential ecological factors which control the appearance of cycles. I conclude by examining recent political debate over the...
2008-07-01
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Two rules are examined. The pre-release rules from reservoirs are examined as being analogous to hedging rules which can be derived for water supply operations. Second, a "space rule" is developed for allocating flood storage capacity among...
2008-07-01
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Over the last year, a number of training sessions covering irrigation, water resources management, and water quality have been held involving more than 100 Iraqi agricultural extension representatives. The contact with these Iraqis has provided...
2008-07-01
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Current approaches to water resources education and research do not adequately address the subtle challenges to water resources management inherent in conflict management. We at Oregon State University (OSU) propose the Professional/Graduate...
2008-07-01
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I examine the possible impact of balance of power among riparian states, the degree of interdependence on the international river, the presence of a third party, and the nature of relations between states on the type of treaty signed.
2008-07-01
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The three basic parts of the framework are (1) the range of issues relating to impacts on areas of origin caused by transfers, and kinds of information wanted to be able to adequately assess them; (2) the range of issues relating to opportunities...
2008-07-01
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This study reviews the current knowledge of the occurrence, fate and transport of 17ßestradiol and testosterone in the environment. Factors and processes that affect the mobility of these compounds in the environment are also highlighted. It...
2008-07-22
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Connections to K-12 educators and state education networks can provide vital links to the communities that our outreach, research and management strategies serve. Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is an international program for public...
2008-07-01
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Attempting to facilitate meeting the increasing needs for municipal water, the 2007 Texas legislative session passed Senate Bill 3. This act established the price at which irrigation water in the Lower Rio Grande Valley can convert to municipal...
2008-07-01
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We present detailed results of natural contaminant occurrence for about 150 wells on the Piedmont of North Carolina, mostly drilled into granite, gneiss, metasedimentary rocks, and metavolcanic rocks. Our results suggest that the overall...
2008-07-01
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The objective of this research is to quantify sediment load reductions in southeastern U.S. forest regions resulting from selected BMPs.
2008-07-01
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To implement more integrated and effective drought management under the consideration of uncertainties, it is essential to identify and assess the underlying interactions and impacts of drought indicators to the economic and ecological systems in...
2008-07-01
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Anyone who has reviewed water management practices recognizes that there is often a gap between scientific consensus on water realities and the policies put in place to manage water. The same is true in the academic community. Courses typically...
2008-07-01
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This paper seeks to estimate the impact of the emerging biofuels sector on groundwater consumption and cropping patterns in the Kansas portion of the High Plains Aquifer. Three case counties in western Kansas have been selected for analysis, which...
2008-07-25
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Nitrogen concentrations are a prominent indicator of water pollution, frequently leading to algal blooms which in turn cause fish kills and unappealing odors and appearance. As such, water quality may influence the water recreation decisions of...
2008-07-01
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The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) has collected data on mercury concentrations in fish tissue from numerous waterbodies since 1990. Reported mercury levels are highly variable; fish tissue concentrations often vary 75-fold or...
2008-07-01
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Previous studies have tried to investigate the impact of agriculture on groundwater quality of coastal aquifers but not tried to assess the overall water quality impacts considering sea water intrusion effects, vulnerability, and public health...
2008-07-01
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Many developing countries depend on their agricultural production to ensure food security. However, along with agriculture, there are many other sectors that impose demands on basin water resources. Declining water supplies and growing demands...
2008-07-01
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Arizona faces many complicated water resource issues including: groundwater overdraft; nonpoint source pollution; population growth; and water use conflicts. The Arizona Master Watershed Steward (MWS) Program is designed to prepare, educate and...
2006-07-19
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The Hai District in Northern Tanzania is one of the many areas along the East African Rift Valley where the groundwater contains high levels of fluoride. This study by sampling fluoride levels from water sources in the 52 villages of the Hai...
2008-07-01
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This presentation considers water export proposals between, and the pattern of existing interbasin diversions within, Canada and the United States in the latter half of the 20th century. Neither appears to have much potential for growth, because...
2006-07-18
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The principal objective of this Research project was to develop a simple cost-effective desalination system for Pacific islands and other remote coastal communities where both freshwater and electricity are in short supply.
2006-07-18
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