Watershed Governance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783639049428)

The crisis of too much or too little water is a social issue and its resolution must involve society. At the watershed level, the involvement of society in planning, management, and governance is imperative. This thesis explores the extent to which current mechanisms to engage professionals in Canadian watershed planning, management, and gover-nance are meaningful and effective. Although, the current practice of engaging professionals in watershed planning and management may be meaningful and effective for those participating, better watershed governance in Canada is not resulting. It concludes that leaders and advisors in governance must emerge to develop governance frameworks and strategies that effectively engage professionals, and more broadly, stakeholders, in all aspects of watershed-based planning and manage-ment to ensure the sustainability of Canadian water supplies.

Author: Jennifer Vigano, Erik Karlsen
ISBN-10: 363904942X
ISBN-13: 9783639049428
Publisher: VDM Verlag
Language: English
Published: 12/05/2008
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d