scholarly journals The role of material engineering within the concept of an integrated water resources management

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphael Breiner ◽  
Harald S. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Material Engineering

Integrated Water Resources Management and Collaboration: The Failure of the Klamath River Agreements

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel McCool
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Klamath River ◽  
Klamath Basin ◽  
Multimethod Approach ◽  
Collaborative Negotiations

Abstract:Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is one of the most utilized models in water policy and administration. One of the crucial components in IWRM is collaboration, where multiple stakeholders negotiate solutions. This article explores the role of collaboration in one of the most contentious water conflicts in the nation—the Klamath River. The range of stakeholders is enormous and complex, including Indian tribes, farmers, fishermen, recreationists, environmentalists, advocates of endangered species, two states, and multiple federal agencies. The parties in the Klamath Basin negotiated three settlements to resolve many of the major issues. However, the U.S. Congress failed to approve the settlements in late 2015, effectively ending this long-term effort to resolve these vexing issues through collaborative negotiations. This conflict is analyzed using a multimethod approach, and discusses how the failure of the settlement process can provide insights into the role of collaboration in IWRM, and suggests refinements to the model.

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