Water Policy

Water Policy

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External articles

2015:

• Fernandez, J., Hayes, K., Mak, K., Silvey, C., & Trigaux, D. (2015, March 13). Drinking Away the Future: Policy Solutions for a Sustainable Water Supply in the U.S.
• Morton, S. (2015). Groundwater Banking in Imperial Irrigation District: Planning for Future Water Scarcity on the Colorado River. Master’s Projects.
• Wang, K., & Davies, E. G. R. (2015). A water resources simulation gaming model for the Invitational Drought Tournament. Journal of Environmental Management, 160, 167–183.

2014:

• Hall, M. P. (2014, October 3). Irrigators’ Perception and Intention towards Water Re-allocation Policies in Southern Alberta (Thesis). Lethbridge Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Geography.
• Hanemann, M. (2014). Property rights and sustainable irrigation—A developed world perspective. Agricultural Water Management, 145, 5–22.
• Yigezu, Y. A., Aw-Hassan, A., Shideed, K., Sommer, R., & El-Shater, T. (2014). A Policy Option for Valuing Irrigation Water in the Dry Areas. Water Policy, 16, 520–535.

2012:

• Pease, M. (2012). Water Transfer Laws and Policies: Tough Questions and Institutional Reform for the Western United States. Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research, 4(2), 103–119.

2011:

• Bickett, D. B. (2011). Evolution of Water Marketing in California: Formal vs. Informal Property Rights. University of California, Berkeley.
• Wichelns, D. (2011). Assessing Water Footprints Will Not Be Helpful in Improving Water Management or Ensuring Food Security. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 27(3), 607–619. http://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2011.597833

2000s:

• Huffaker, R., & Whittlesey, N. (2003). A Theoretical Analysis of Economic Incentive Policies Encouraging Agricultural Water Conservation. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 19(1), 37–53.
• Shaw, W. D. (2007). Water Resource Economics and Policy: An Introduction. Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Wichelns, D. (2004). New Policies are Needed to Encourage Improvements in Irrigation Management. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 130(5), 366–372.

1990s:

• Rosegrant, M. W., Schleyer, R. G., & Yadav, S. N. (1995). Water policy for efficient agricultural diversification: market-based approaches. Food Policy, 20(3), 203–223.
• Zilberman, D., MacDougall, N., & Shah, F. (1992). Changes in Water Allocation Mechanisms for California Agriculture.

1980s:

• Bredehoeft, J. D., & Young, R. A. (1983). Conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water for irrigated agriculture: Risk aversion. Water Resources Research, 19(5), 1111–1121. http://doi.org/10.1029/WR019i005p01111