Preparing for the third decade (Cycle 3) of the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program /

"The first two decades of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program have provided a successful and useful assessment of U.S. water-quality conditions, how they have changed over time, and how natural features and human activities have affected those con...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Preparing for the Third Decade (Cycle 3) of the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program, National Research Council (U.S.). Water Science and Technology Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2012.
Temas:
National Water-Quality Assessment Program (U.S.)
Water quality > United States > Measurement.
Water quality > Research > United States.
Water quality management > United States.
Water resources development > United States.
Eau > Qualité > Recherche > États-Unis.
Eau > Qualité > Gestion > États-Unis.
Ressources en eau > Exploitation > États-Unis.
Water quality management
Water quality > Measurement
Water quality > Research
Water resources development
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"The first two decades of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program have provided a successful and useful assessment of U.S. water-quality conditions, how they have changed over time, and how natural features and human activities have affected those conditions. Now, planning is underway for the third decade (Cycle 3) of the Program outlined in the Science Plan, with challenges including ensuring that the NAWQA remain a national program in the face of declining resources, balancing new activities against long-term studies, and maintaining focus amidst numerous and competing stakeholder demands. The Science Plan for Cycle 3 articulates a forward-thinking vision for NAWQA science over the next decade, building on the previous cycles' data, experience, and products. Preparing for the Third Decade (Cycle 3) of the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program explains the national needs outlined in the plan, NAWQA's need to emphasize collaboration with other USGS and external programs, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector."--Publisher's description.
Notas:Title from PDF title page (National Academies Press, viewed Sept. 27, 2012).
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 185 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps, charts
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.

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