{"product_id":"geowater-david-r-maidment-9781589489295","title":"Geowater: A Geographic Approach to Water Data and Forecasting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore stories of how we use data, science, and location to better understand, model, and manage one of Earth's primary resources: water.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and costly, this book demonstrates how innovations in flood and drought forecasting are reshaping our ability to react--specifically, how geographic thinking enhances water science and creates understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the development of the US National Water Model to AI-driven real-time flood mapping, disparate layers of georeferenced environmental, demographic, and scientific data can be merged and made meaningful. Scientists, emergency responders, communities, and private citizens rely on this information to anticipate floods, manage drought, and make decisions that can save lives. Readers can learn how raw data from ground measurements and satellite imagery become interactive maps that are interpreted and shared, and how they support collaboration, planning, and design across local, regional, and global scales. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a lifetime of leadership at the intersection of hydrology and geographic information systems (GIS), author and expert hydrologist David Maidment introduces readers to a transformative approach that connects data, maps, and advanced technologies to reveal how water moves through our world and affects human life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending technical innovation with deeply human stories, Maidment reflects on personal experiences with devastating floods and the urgent need for better warning systems, underscoring the real-world stakes of his work. These narratives bring clarity and emotional resonance to complex scientific concepts, making the book relevant to GIS and hydrology professionals yet accessible to a wide audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a technical guide, \u003cem\u003eGeowater\u003c\/em\u003e is a call to action. It challenges readers to rethink how we use data and technology to confront the growing challenges of water scarcity, flooding, and environmental change. By linking global processes to local consequences, Maidment shows that a geographic approach to water is key to building a more resilient and sustainable future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsightful, timely, and forward-looking, \u003cem\u003eGeowater\u003c\/em\u003e is for scientists, policymakers, students, and anyone concerned about the future of water on our planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of a new series based on eight core \"geomethods\" first established in Jack Dangermond's book, \u003cem\u003eThe Power of Where\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David R. Maidment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1589489292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781589489295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Esri Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.63d","brand":"David R. Maidment","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49084179677439,"sku":"9781589489295","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/geowater-david-r-maidment-9781589489295","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}