Water Forum '86: World Water Issues in Evolution

by Mohammad Karamouz, (M.ASCE), Prof.; Polytechnic Univ., Brooklyn, NY,
George R. Baumli, (M.ASCE), International Boundary and Water Commission, El Paso, TX,
William J. Brick, U. S. Army Engr. Dist., San Francisco, CA,


American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY
978-0-87262-545-7 (ISBN-13) | 0-87262-545-1 (ISBN-10), 1986, Soft Cover, Pg. 2227
2 vols.
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Conference information: A Conference | Long Beach, California, United States | August 4-6 1986

Out of Print: Not available at ASCE Bookstore.


Document Type: Book - Proceedings

Abstract:

These proceedings for Water Forum '86 include papers presented at the second conference in which the water-oriented divisions of the American Society of Civil Engineers have combined forces in a state-of-the-art forum of engineers, academics and practitioners from all over the world. The theme of the Conference was World Water Issues in Evolution. The need to efficiently use, protect, manage, and test surface and groundwater is emphasized. Broad topis include water supply, water quality, and water resources development and management. Groundwater, rivers, and reservoirs are covered. Environmental considerations, hydrology, irrigation, flood control, droughts and water treatment are also covered. The use of computers in water resources management is reviewed.

Subject Headings: Water shortage | Water resources | Water quality | Water management | Water supply | Water treatment | Resource management

 

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