Water Quality Aspects of Irrigation and Drainage: Past History and Future Challenges for Civil Engineers
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 128, Issue 6
Abstract
This paper presents a brief history of irrigation and drainage related to ASCE activities on its Jubilee. This paper discusses legislation and policies that affect irrigation and drainage practices, water quality constituents of increasing concern in irrigation and drainage practices, and presents a prognosis on the future of declining freshwater resources available for irrigated agriculture and growing water quality problems in irrigation and drainage. Civil engineers in ASCE’s Irrigation and Drainage Division have compiled an 80-year history of highly meritorious service and accomplishments. In the next millennium, civil engineers will face a formidable challenge in managing and protecting the precious freshwater resources in the U.S.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 128 • Issue 6 • December 2002
Pages: 332 - 340
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Received: Dec 20, 2001
Accepted: Jul 8, 2002
Published online: Nov 15, 2002
Published in print: Dec 2002
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