What Water Is Worth: Overlooked Non-Economic Value in Water Resources

by Kira Artemis Russo, Zachary A. Smith, Z. Smith

Water managers tend to have narrow views on what they consider to be the value of water. However, not all water use is market driven; therefore, a comprehensive understanding of local community values associated with water can inform decision making by water managers. We use the term 'water manager' to encompass not only the singular person assigned this community duty but also the many councils and institutions who make decisions regarding local...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230340768
• ISBN13: 9780230340763
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"