Model Water Transfer Mechanisms as a Drought Preparation System

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Article

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Geography

Publication Date

9-5-2017

Abstract

This article evaluates the suitability of two supply-side drought management tools, Emergency Water Banks and Strategic Water Reserves for multi-year severe drought periods. The limited sample-size related to the implementation of either makes direct comparison impossible, but through case studies some cursory evaluation as to their efficacy and their limitations is possible. These short-term tools take different approaches to increase the amount of water available for reallocation during drought. While neither are stand-alone solutions, and may not be suitable for continual use, both hold potential to provide short-term relief during periods of severe shortage. Both however, carry drawbacks that can undermine their efficacy, or preclude adequate support for their implementation.

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This article was originally published in Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.

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Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education

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© 2017 UCOWR

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