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From: Environment | Date: January 1, 2000| Author: White, Gilbert F. | Copyright information

Some Lessons from the 20th Century

The recent turn of the century naturally leads to reflections on the lessons learned during the last 100 years that may be relevant to achieving wise management of our water resources in the century ahead. These lessons relate to the intertwining themes of water and environmental policy. The United States has still not fashioned policy aims, operating criteria, and organizations that fully recognize the interdependence of ecosystems and...

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