From Analyses to Implementation and Innovation

Reviews of the water resource systems planning and management literature show considerable interest in methodological issues and less so in implementation experiences. This paper offers some thoughts on the use of our analysis tools in the political environment where water management decisions are t...

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Main Author:	Daniel P. Loucks
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:	Water
Subjects:	systems analyses water resources planning management implementation political processes
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/4/974

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