The Protection and Conservation of Water Resources

By Hadrian F. Cook (Author)

2nd Edition | English Language | Published by Wiley-Blackwell | July 5, 2017

ISBN-10: 9781119970040 | ISBN-13: 978-1119970040 | Print Length: 464 pages

This book delves into water conservation and protection, focusing on both the United Kingdom and global contexts. Since its first edition in 1998, significant political and regulatory changes have reshaped the landscape of water resource management. The second edition updates readers on these changes, particularly the impact of the EU Water Framework Directive adopted by the UK in 2003. It also examines how the decision to leave the EU has introduced uncertainty for future water policies.

The book is organized into chapters that cover various aspects of water resource management and conservation:

• Chapter 1: Sustainability and Water Policy, introducing the concept of integrated water management
• Chapter 2: Water Availability and Sufficiency in Britain, assessing current conditions
• Chapter 3: Institutions and Legislative Framework, exploring their interaction
• Chapter 4: The Catchment Approach, discussing its implementation
• Chapter 5 & Chapter 6: Sustaining Bulk Supply and Climate Change Implications
• Chapter 7: Water Quality Issues in Context, providing a contemporary background
• Chapter 8: Case Studies of Catchment Problems, both urban and rural
• Chapter 9: Solutions in Land Use Change, including technical fixes and sustainability considerations
• Chapter 10: Emerging Governance Arrangements, focusing on new organizational structures
• Chapter 11: A Global Perspective, highlighting successful examples from Europe, North America, and Australia

Read more to gain a comprehensive understanding of water conservation and management challenges and solutions.