Legal strategies for protecting instream flows in Texas : an analysis of stakeholder preferences /

alternative strategies to the one(s) currently practiced that

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Binion, Michael Shane
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
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
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.