Abstract
This chapter builds on preceding ones by exploring the implications of urbanization for water resources policy and management. It presents a broad conceptual framework for thinking about the evolution of environmental and water resources policy; describes historical and projected patterns of urbanization in Minnesota; examines the effects of urbanization on hydrologic systems and strategies for mitigation; looks at demand for water, focusing on metropolitan areas; explores financial challenges in achieving urban water policy objectives; and outlines challenges to and strategies for implementation of sustainable urban water policy that complements the five core principles introduced in earlier chapters: interconnectedness, informed decisionmaking, precaution, transparency, and accountability.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Water Policy in Minnesota |
| Subtitle of host publication | Issues, Incentives, and Action |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 137-157 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781134004508 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781617260865 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
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