Water Resources

The Special Issue “Advances in Flow Modeling for Water Resources and Hydrological Engineering” showcases cutting-edge research addressing complex water resource planning and management challenges. Topics include flood forecasting, droughts, climate change impacts, reservoir operations, river morphology, water quality, and irrigation. Emphasis is placed on understanding human impacts, land-use change, and climate variability within river basins and aquifers.

Explores the history, development, and ongoing challenges of managing California’s water through the State Water Project and Central Valley Project. Edited by David Seckler, the book examines the competing demands of agriculture, cities, industry, and the environment. It addresses the ecological impacts of major infrastructure projects—like aqueducts and Delta water diversions—and the tough trade-offs involved. With expert contributions, it offers a balanced analysis of water policy, infrastructure, and environmental consequences, making it a key resource for those interested in California’s water future. Originally published in 1971, its insights remain relevant today.

Provides a comprehensive overview of geospatial technologies applied to water science. It covers key water features and watershed processes, including runoff, flooding, water quality, and climate vulnerabilities. Featuring real-world case studies and global applications, the volume showcases tools like ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, and advanced remote sensing technologies such as Sentinel, MODIS, and Landsat. With contributions from over 170 experts, it serves as a vital reference for professionals and researchers using geospatial methods to address water management challenges at local and regional scales.

This book examines the global effort to achieve the UN’s freshwater sustainability goal, highlighting key barriers and innovative solutions. It explores strategies like recycled wastewater, desalination, green infrastructure, and stormwater harvesting. The book also focuses on essential water management tools—asset management and strategic planning—particularly for small water and wastewater utilities.

This book compiles 12 papers exploring the role of hydrology in water resources management across four main areas: hydrological process modeling, modern analytical techniques, human and climate impacts, and hydrometeorological extremes. Topics include new flood routing and precipitation models, GIS and satellite data applications, climate change effects on runoff, adaptive water management, and drought analysis using copula functions. The collection highlights both technical innovations and practical approaches to understanding and managing water resources under growing environmental and societal pressures.

A comprehensive reference on inland aquatic habitats, covering everything from water chemistry and ecosystem function to the biology of aquatic species. Featuring over 240 articles by leading experts, it supports scientific understanding and responsible management of these critical ecosystems, vital for biodiversity, human use, and environmental health.