Water Resources Management 2nd Edition

Gripping and practical, Water Resources Management, 2nd Edition by Robert C. Brears brings clarity to one of the 21st century’s most urgent challenges: securing sustainable water for people, agriculture and ecosystems worldwide.

This updated edition blends rigorous science with real-world policy and planning. It unpacks core concepts—integrated water resources management, watershed planning, groundwater-surface water interactions, and climate change adaptation—alongside contemporary case studies from the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and Australia. Clear explanations and evidence-based frameworks make complex topics accessible for students, engineers, water managers and decision-makers working across river basins, urban utilities and agricultural landscapes.

You’ll gain practical tools for assessing water availability, designing resilient infrastructure, balancing competing demands, and shaping effective policy. The text emphasizes sustainability, governance, and the socio-economic dimensions of water, equipping professionals to respond to drought, flooding and population pressures with confidence and creativity.

Whether you’re a graduate student preparing for a career in environmental management, a practitioner seeking up-to-date methodology, or a policymaker crafting regional water strategy, this authoritative guide is an indispensable resource. Its global perspective and actionable insight make it especially valuable for those working on transboundary basins and national water reforms.

Ready to improve water security where it matters most? Add Water Resources Management, 2nd Edition by Robert C. Brears to your library today and start turning analysis into sustainable action.

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