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Show HBW! VOLUME III ^HHHHi Water in the West Western Water Flows to the Cities By John A. Folk-Williams, Susan C. Fry and Lucy Hilgendorf Western Water Flows to the Cities is a comprehensive and clearly organized reference tool for all who must confront and understand the complex issues facing the Southwest. This book contains an excellent overview of the water disputes in the Southwest as well as surveys of specific cases in each state. western Water Flows to the Cities outlines the development of strong competition for control of the water resources in the Southwest and describes the methods being used to make decisions. This well-documented volume highlights the innovative alternatives and solutions used to satisfy the needs of water users in both urban and rural areas. ... an extraordinary piece of work.' J Charles F. Wilkinson University of Michigan School of Law If you're interested in coal development, agriculture, river-based recreation, and energy, get this book." High Country News A FEW OF THE IMPORTANT ISSUES DISCUSSED: The impact of urban resource needs in the Southwest Disputes in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah, including: • The Owens Valley/Mono Basin/City of Los Angeles Dispute • Pyramid Lake/Carson-Truckee Trustee Dispute in Nevada • Salt River Controversy in Central Arizona Constituency involvement in decision-making, including: • The Governor's Metropolitan Water Roundtable in Colorado Urban Strategies for Water Acquisition and Management 217pp. Maps. Tables. Documents. Bibliography. Index. 1985 $25.00 |
