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This thoroughly engaging, concise book tells the story of California's most precious resource, tracing the journey of water in the state from the atmosphere to the snowpack to our faucets and foods. Along the way, we learn much about California itself as the book describes its rivers, lakes, wetlands, dams, and aqueducts and discusses the role of water in agriculture, the environment, and politics. Essential reading in a state facing the future with an overextended water supply, this fascinating book shows that, for all Californians, every drop counts. New to this updated edition: * Additional maps, figures, and photos * Expanded coverage of potential impacts to precipitation, snowpack, and water supply from climate change * Updated information about the struggle for water management and potential solutions * New content about sustainable groundwater use and regulation, desalination, water recycling, stormwater capture, and current proposals for water storage and diversion *Additional table summarizing water sources for 360 California cities and towns
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9780520287891 | 2 edition (Univ of California Pr, December 15, 2015), cover price $65.00 | About this edition: This thoroughly engaging, concise book tells the story of California's most precious resource, tracing the journey of water in the state from the atmosphere to the snowpack to our faucets and foods.
9780520235809 | Univ of California Pr, March 1, 2004, cover price $85.00
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9780520287907 | 2 edition (Univ of California Pr, December 15, 2015), cover price $29.95
9780520260160 | Updated edition (Univ of California Pr, February 20, 2009), cover price $24.95
9780520240865 | Univ of California Pr, March 1, 2004, cover price $18.95
Product Description: As part of a multiyear study on climate-change decisionmaking under uncertainty, RAND researchers are working with water agencies in California to help them better understand how climate change might affect their systems and what actions they may need to take to address this challenge...read more
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9780833043986 | Rand Corp, February 28, 2008, cover price $20.00 | About this edition: As part of a multiyear study on climate-change decisionmaking under uncertainty, RAND researchers are working with water agencies in California to help them better understand how climate change might affect their systems and what actions they may need to take to address this challenge.
Product Description: Water in California is controlled, stored, delivered, and managed within a complex network of interlocking and cooperating districts and agencies. Unraveling and understanding this system is not easy. This book describes how the current system works (or doesn't work) and discusses the issues that face elected officials, water and resource managers, and the general public...read more
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9780520253261 | 1 edition (Univ of California Pr, October 1, 2007), cover price $85.00 | About this edition: Water in California is controlled, stored, delivered, and managed within a complex network of interlocking and cooperating districts and agencies.
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9780520253278 | 1 edition (Univ of California Pr, October 1, 2007), cover price $34.95 | About this edition: Water in California is controlled, stored, delivered, and managed within a complex network of interlocking and cooperating districts and agencies.
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9781891853838 | Routledge, July 30, 2004, cover price $110.00
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9781891853869 | Routledge, July 30, 2004, cover price $41.95
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