AWWA JAW19756

The role of the federal government in water development in the American West is discussed. Topics addressed include the following: the role the US Bureau of Reclamation; projects in which the Bureau is involved; Indian water projects; subsidization vs actual cost pricing; in-stream uses; the federal government's influence on water issues in the West; the public trust doctrine; water rights transfers and conflicts; the fragmentation of federal water management; and the roles of the Water Resources Council and the National Water Commission.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. 78 - No. 10

Published:

10/01/1986

Number of Pages:

3

File Size:

1 file , 2.6 MB