Abstract
Inter-basin water transfers move water from one watershed to another. As droughts constrict the availability of water, and cities grow larger and thirstier, such transfers are increasingly being eyed as a solution. Although inter-basin transfers usually do not increase the overall availability of water in a state, they can move water to where it is needed most. Some of the main proponents of inter-basin transfers are pro-growth city and state governments as the re-allocation of water across watersheds allows for flexibility in planning for future growth.
Recommended Citation
Minard, Anne. "Inter-basin Water Transfers." Water Matters! 2015, 1 (2015): 19-1-19-10. https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/utton_watermatters/vol2015/iss1/24
First Page
19-1
Last Page
19-10
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