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Irrigation Induced Water Quality Problems

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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1989-02-01

Irrigation Induced Water Quality Problems written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-02-01 with Nature categories.

When waterfowl began to die from selenium poisoning at Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge in California's San Joaquin Valley, considerable alarm arose among environmental and agricultural specialists. This new volume suggests that Kesterson is not a unique problem and the events there offer important lessons for the future. Irrigation-Induced Water Quality Problems uses the San Joaquin experience to suggest how we can prepare for similar problems elsewhere. As one committee member put it, "There will be elsewheres"â€"trace elements and organic contaminants are being concentrated by irrigation in many river basins. This book addresses how the Kesterson crisis developed, how irrigation can endanger water quality, and how economic, legal, and other factors impede our ability to respond to water quality problems. The committee explores how to study these problems, unraveling complex issues and clarifying the varying perspectives of farmers, environmentalists, scientists, and other key figures. This dispassionate analysis of a controversial topic will be useful to policymakers, resource managers, and agricultural specialists and farmers, as well as specialists in hydrology, water quality, irrigation, law, and environmental quality. It will also be useful as a case study in the environmental policy classroom.

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Understanding the scientific dimensions of an environmental problem; Understanding the institutional dimensions of an environmental problem; Resolving problems: essential study elements; Resolving problems: Identifying and evaluating alternatives; Recomendations.

Irrigation Induced Water Qualilty Problems

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Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Irrigation-Induced Water Quality Problems
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989

Irrigation Induced Water Qualilty Problems written by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Irrigation-Induced Water Quality Problems and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Irrigation farming categories.

The Economics And Management Of Water And Drainage In Agriculture

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Author : Ariel Dinar
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06

The Economics And Management Of Water And Drainage In Agriculture written by Ariel Dinar and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Jan van Schilfgaarde, USDA Agricultural Research Service and National Research Council Committee on Irrigation-Induced Water Quality Problems In 1982, a startling discovery was made. Many waterbirds in Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge were dying or suffering reproductive failure. Located in the San Joaquin Valley (Valley) of California, the Kesterson Reservoir (Kesterson) was used to store agricultural drainage water and it was soon determined that the probable cause of the damage to wildlife was high concen trations of selenium, derived from the water and water organisms in the reservoir. This discovery drastically changed numerous aspects of water management in California, and especially affected irrigated agriculture. In fact, the repercussions spilled over to much of the Western United States. For a century, water development for irrigation has been a religiously pursued means for economic development of the West. The primary objective of the Reclamation Act of 1902 was, purportedly, the development ofirrigation water to support family farms which, in turn, would enhance the regional economy (Worster, 1985).

Irrigation Induced Salinity

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Author : Dina L. Umali
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 1993-01-01

Irrigation Induced Salinity written by Dina L. Umali and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.

This paper presents a synthesis of 15 success stories in the production, processing, and marketing of high-value food products (HVF) in developing countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. High-value food products, such as fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, dairy products, and vegetable oils, are defined as having high intrinsic value or a high rate of value added through processing. Trade in these products has expanded while trade and prices for other agricultural products, such as most staple crops, have stagnated or declined. The growing trade in HVF has prompted policymakers in developing countries to examine more closely how they can expand and diversify their exports of these products. This study explores the technical, organizational, and commercial challenges facing those in HVF export development. It identifies common market and institutional factors that have contributed to the growth and international competitiveness in HVF trade. Particular note is made of the roles of the private and public sectors and of the effect of the policy environment. It examines the effect of institutional coordination on the stages of production, processing, and trade. An annex summarizes 12 case studies of the development and performance of food commodity markets. It includes export of fresh vegetables from Kenya in the 1960s, shrimp from Thailand in the 1970s, and processed tomatoes from Chile in the 1980s.

The Management Of Water Quality And Irrigation Technologies

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Author : Jose Albiac
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-05-04

The Management Of Water Quality And Irrigation Technologies written by Jose Albiac and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-04 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This book is an outcome from the International Expo 'Water and Sustainable Development' held in Zaragoza (Spain) in 2008. Support from the Spanish Ministry of Environment, Caja Rioja, Government of Aragon, and the World Bank is acknowledged. 'Few resources will play a more important role in shaping our economic future, or face more daunting challenges, than water. This internationally acclaimed team of experts has produced a first-rate volume that is full of intriguing, practical ideas for meeting those challenges in a rich variety of institutional settings.' Tom Tietenberg, Mitchell Family Professor of Economics, Emeritus, Colby College, USA 'This volume brings together two critical but interrelated dimensions of water challenge, i.e. water pollution, particularly from non-point sources, and water conservation. The editors are well known experts on the subject as are the contributors.' R. Maria Saleth, International Water Management Institute, Sri Lanka and Associate Editor, Water Policy 'The profound contribution of this volume is that it brings together various economic concepts and policy dilemmas regarding water shortages, non-point source pollution, efficiency of water use and irrigation technology. Recommended reading for anyone working in the area of water management.' Henk Folmer, University of Groningen and Wageningen University, The Netherlands As countries face deteriorating water and environmental quality as well as water shortages, pollution control and the efficiency of water use become of paramount importance. Agriculture is one of the main non-point polluters of water bodies and irrigation for agriculture is one of the main consumers of water. While it is very hard to regulate pollution from agriculture, attempts have been made via economic and command and control instruments, and also through investments in technologies and ecosystems recovery. Coping with non-point pollution takes the form of both policy intervention and technology development. Likewise it is recognized that irrigation efficiency varies across countries, influenced by both technology and supporting adoption policies. Countries that lead in irrigation technology and supporting policies have certain traits in common. They face very high scarcity and are pushed to find innovative solutions, both technical and policy related. The recent multibillion investments in irrigation technologies in Spain, and similar proposals in Australia, for example, highlight the potential of irrigation technologies to cope with scarcity and water quality degradation. This book reviews all of the above issues, presents experiences in selected countries, and assesses the degree of success of alternative policies for coping with non-point water pollution and improving irrigation efficiency.

U S Department Of The Interior Investigations Of Irrigation Induced Contamination Of Water Sediment And Biota

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Author : R. L. Seiler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002

U S Department Of The Interior Investigations Of Irrigation Induced Contamination Of Water Sediment And Biota written by R. L. Seiler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Aquatic animals categories.

U S Geological Survey Professional Paper

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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984

U S Geological Survey Professional Paper written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with categories.

Reconnaissance Investigation Of Water Quality Bottom Sediment And Biota Associated With Irrigation Drainage In The Owyhee And Vale Projects Oregon And Idaho 1990 91

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Author : Frank A. Rinella
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994

Reconnaissance Investigation Of Water Quality Bottom Sediment And Biota Associated With Irrigation Drainage In The Owyhee And Vale Projects Oregon And Idaho 1990 91 written by Frank A. Rinella and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Freshwater ecology categories.

National Irrigation Water Quality Program Data Synthesis Data Base

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Author : R. L. Seiler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001

National Irrigation Water Quality Program Data Synthesis Data Base written by R. L. Seiler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Irrigation water categories.

The data base is available to the public and can be obtained at the NIWQP homepage http://www.usbr.gov/niwqp as dBase III tables for PC's or as SQL command and data files for SQL data bases (ASCII).