Modeling of Water Resources Allocation and Water Quality Management for Supporting Regional Sustainability under Uncertainty in an Arid Region

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. 3699-3721 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. T. Zeng ◽  
Y. P. Li ◽  
G. H. Huang ◽  
J. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Resources Allocation ◽  
Water Resources Allocation ◽  
Regional Sustainability

Sustainable Water-Resources Allocation Through a Trading-Oriented Mechanism Under Uncertainty in an Arid Region

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. 1800317
Author(s):  
Xueting Zeng ◽  
Yongping Li ◽  
Guohe Huang ◽  
Xiaowen Zhuang ◽  
Shuang Nie
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Resources Allocation ◽  
Water Resources Allocation ◽  
Sustainable Water Resources

Evaluating water resources allocation in arid areas of northwest China using a projection pursuit dynamic cluster model

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 762-770 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-fang Yue ◽  
Qing-jie Wang ◽  
Yi-zhen Li
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Projection Pursuit ◽  
Northwest China ◽  
Resources Allocation ◽  
Arid Areas ◽  
Water Resources Allocation ◽  
Dynamic Cluster

Abstract Water resources allocation decision-making in an arid region should consider the interaction of the economy, the environment, society, resources and other factors. In this paper, an index system for the comprehensive evaluation of water resources allocation in arid areas is established in response to the shortage of water resources, over-utilization of groundwater, and an unreasonable structure of agricultural water demand in the arid region of northwest China. It has been formulated based on current river basin water resources allocation practices and consideration of the fairness, efficiency and resource utilization rationality of water resources allocation. The projection tracking dynamic clustering approach was applied to analyze alternative water resource allocation schemes in the Kiz River Basin. It is concluded that the evaluation results demonstrate the following. (1) The PPDC model takes the actual measured value of the index as the basis for comprehensive evaluation, and it avoids the bias caused by the subjective formulation of weights. An optimal allocation scheme that has higher annual comprehensive benefits can better serve regional water resources management. (2) A projection pursuit dynamic cluster approach can deliver results which are more objective and reliable than existing evaluation approaches for water resources allocation. (3) Grey correlation analysis and projection tracking dynamic clustering are basically consistent with the evaluation results for water resources allocation in the Kiz River Basin. This suggests that the projection pursuit dynamic cluster is suitable for the evaluation of water resources allocation schemes.

Basic comparison of structure and functioning of legislative, governmental and non-governmental bodies for water quality management in the USA and CR: a Czech view

1996 ◽  
Vol 33 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Vladimir Chour
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Ground Waters ◽  
Ecosystem Protection ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Water Uses

Surface and ground waters are one of the basic resources; they are an important constituents of the environment and serve to satisfy economic and other needs of the society. The purpose of the actually prepared modification of the Czech Water Act (Law No. 1381973) discussed in this paper is (1) to protect water in a comprehensive and flexible manner, considering its irreplaceability and society-wide significance, (2) to regulate its withdrawals and other treatment in a planned manner in order to maintain a balance between the demand for water and the capacity of water resources, (3) to care for its purity and economic utilisation, (4) to protect against floods, and at the same time, to respect the conservation of nature and ecosystem protection, and (5) to provide for recreation, shipping and other important water uses which are of interest to the society. The paper is presented to serve as a basis for the planned comparisons of the legislational state-of-the-art in the USA and Czech Republic.

scholarly journals Water Resources Management: Policy Economics for an Era of Transitions

1983 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard A. Shabman
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Water Allocation ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Water Project ◽  
Project Construction

Prior to the last decade, federal water-project construction programs dominated water policy. These programs continue, but at a reduced level of funding, and the nation now is denning a new agenda of water resources issues to include water quality management and water allocation. Economists engaged in studies of water resources policy, and who seek to influence the direction of policy through research, teaching, and extension will find these exciting times.

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