Legal strategies for protecting instream flows in Texas : an analysis of stakeholder preferences /
alternative strategies to the one(s) currently practiced that
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | alternative strategies to the one(s) currently practiced that and telephone interviews and through the use of a consequence of this late action is that most of the water in determine preferences and feasibility for adopting new drought, the environmental, economic, and social consequences fair process; and the quantification of flows necessary for framework for implementing instream flows; an equitable and govern any instream flow strategy. Strategies selected by holders/water suppliers. Data were obtained through personal instream flow management options. Three major riverine instream protection. Respondents also generally fell into little water remains for instream flows. The objectives of practices. Some respondents said there was too little primarily concerned with three issues: the state's legal protection of instream flows in Texas; determine stakeholder protection, some said there was adequate protection, while questionnaire. Findings indicate that stakeholders are range from severe to catastrophic. Only recently has Texas satisfaction with current instream flow practices; and stakeholder groups comprised the study population: state Stakeholders also advocate equity as the rule which must stakeholders indicate that there are additional or statutorily established and protected instream flows. One still others said there was too much protection. Texas rivers has been allocated to other uses, and very the state may want to utilize. this study were to identify key stakeholder concerns over three categories of satisfaction with current instream flow water agencies, interest/citizen organizations, and rights When Texas rivers run dry due to excessive diversions or |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Recreation and Resources Development". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | ix, 126 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references: pages 105-111. |