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Water resources are sources of water that are useful or potentially useful to humans. It is important because it is needed for life to exist. Many uses of water include agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and environmental activities. Virtually all of these human uses require fresh water. Only 3% of water on the Earth is fresh water, and over two thirds of this is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. Water demand already exceeds supply in many parts of the world, and many more areas are expected to experience this imbalance in the near future. The framework for allocating water resources to water users (where such a framework exists) is known as water rights.
Water and conflict
Throughout history, water resources have occasionally been the source of conflict. Examples include:
- Well poisoning
- Privatization and Water Pricing in India *, Kerala farmers vs Coca-Cola
- Privatization and Water Pricing protests in Cochabamba, Bolivia in 2000
Sources of fresh water
Surface water
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[UA Job Posting, 12/02] Postdoctoral Research Associate (2 Positions) @ Hydrology And Water Resources - http://tinyurl.com/y9qvp4g
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[UA Job Posting, 12/02] Postdoctoral Research Associate (2 Positions) @ Hydrology And Water Resources - http://tinyurl.com/y9qvp4g
[UA Job Posting, 12/02] Postdoctoral Research Associate (2 Positions) @ Hydrology And Water Resources - http://tinyurl.com/y9qvp4g
uajobs_researc (UA Job Postings) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:52:02 -0000
[UA Job Posting, 12/02] Postdoctoral Research Associate (2 Positions) @ Hydrology And Water Resources - http://tinyurl.com/y9qvp4g
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Coastal America: Northeast Region - Provides coordinated partnership among federal, state and non-governmental agencies to improve the ecological productivity and biodiversity of the coastal estuarine habitats in the region.
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National Weather Service - Northeast River Forecast Center - Provides information on current and forecast river conditions, flood and drought statements, and historic floods.
New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS) - Nonprofit organization of scientists, educators, students, environmental managers and others interested in conservation and management of coastal and estuarine environments.
New England Water Environment Association - Meetings, job bank, educational training, treatment plants, environmental links and state association.
New England Water Works Association - Non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about drinking water.
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Water Resources of New Hampshire and Vermont - Real-time gaging station map with links to data and information on individual stations.
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