Drought policy in the U.S. and Australia : a comparative analysis.

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Wilhite, Donald A

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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: JUN 1986Description: 14p., 2 figs, 6 tabsSubject(s):

Subject: Based on a review and evaluation of recent drought policy in the United States and Australia, recommendations are offered on ways to improve the United State's approach. A national drought plan is suggested as an efficient mechanism through which these recommendations could be implemented. States should also become more actively involved in drought assessment and response, but these actions must be coordinated with federal actions.

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Reprinted from Water Resources Bulletin, American Water Resources Association, Vol. 22., No. 3., June 1986, pp435-438

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Based on a review and evaluation of recent drought policy in the United States and Australia, recommendations are offered on ways to improve the United State's approach. A national drought plan is suggested as an efficient mechanism through which these recommendations could be implemented. States should also become more actively involved in drought assessment and response, but these actions must be coordinated with federal actions.

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