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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"aquifer management"”.
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Three essays on the economics of water management in agriculture
… presents three essays on the economics of water management in agriculture. The overarching objective of the dissertation is to explore the effects of institutional setting and biophysical complexity on individual decisions around water use as an input. The focus of the dissertation is on …
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Method for Recharge and Sustainable Groundwater Use Estimation Using Soil Moisture Time-Series Analysis
… recharge is essential for sustainable aquifer management, yet remains difficult to measure directly, especially at large spatial scales. This thesis presents a method to estimate recharge using soil moisture drydown dynamics—the period following precipitation during which soil water is …
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Epikarst control on flow and storage at James Cave, VA: an analog for water resource characterization in Shenandoah Valley karst
Karst aquifers host significant water supplies but are easily contaminated because highly conductive inlets can rapidly transmit water to depth. The epikarst, which is the region of vegetation, soil, and weathered bedrock above karst aquifers, is a critical zone as it regulates the quantity and …
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The geohydrology of the Swartkops River Basin : Uitenhage Region, Eastern Cape
… as well as the characteristics of the various aquifers in the Basin. The extent of pollution of the groundwater reserves was noted. This specialist study was carried out to assist the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry in formulating a water quality management plan for the river basin, …
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The Protracted Dispute over the Edwards Aquifer: Revisiting and Reframing Multiparty Stakeholder Conflicts in Management, Regulation, Allocation, and Property Rights
… Antonio and the Hill Country where the Edwards Aquifer is located. Extreme population growth increases stress on existing natural resources and will require dramatic improvements in water conservation and reuse, as well as preservation of land held in conservation to protect water quantity and …