Geog 546 Water Resource Management

Analysis of the distribution, use and management of water resources, emphasizing the systems of water rights, legislation, and regulations which govern water resources. Issues of water development and water quality are examined. Focus is on U.S. water resource, with case studies from other countries and regions. Examples are drawn from local, regional, and international water resource management schemes. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Geog 446 and may be taken only once for credit. Recommended prerequisite: upper division standing.