Summary | p. 1 |
Introduction | p. 16 |
Report Roadmap | p. 21 |
The USGS WRD: A Performance Review | p. 22 |
Leadership | p. 22 |
Coordination and Cooperation | p. 27 |
Balance | p. 36 |
Cost-Effectiveness | p. 40 |
Preparing For Tomorrow | p. 48 |
Water Resource Trends-"Predictable Surprises" Await | p. 48 |
Problems of Water Availability Will Become Increasingly More Serious and Prominent | p. 50 |
Climate Change Will Make Water Resources Challenges More Difficult | p. 51 |
Water Quality Impairments Will Continue to be a Difficult Issue | p. 54 |
Water Prices Will Rise | p. 56 |
Resolving Water Conflicts and Policy Debates Will Demand More Water Science | p. 58 |
WRD Planning, Priorities, and Stakeholders | p. 60 |
WRD Budget and Staffing | p. 63 |
The USGS WRD Can Add Value to Water Resource Debates | p. 71 |
Water For Tomorrow | p. 75 |
Leadership | p. 76 |
How Can the USGS Respond to Emerging Water Challenges? | p. 79 |
Strategic Approaches | p. 92 |
Concluding Remarks | p. 99 |
References | p. 101 |
Biographical Information | p. 109 |
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