Abstract
Globally, groundwater has been depleting at an alarming rate due to over-extraction by agriculture and to reduced rainfall. This is accelerating the degradation of many valuable groundwater-dependent ecosystems. To limit negative environmental impacts, water management authorities are trying to reduce water allocations to irrigators, thereby imposing extra costs on them. As a result, water restriction plans meet with opposition, which delay their implementation. By providing a comprehensive economic analysis of alternative groundwater management strategies , this thesis aims to identify a way forward that minimizes political opposition and reduces the economic burden to agricultural users, while satisfying environmental water requirements.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
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| Publication status | Unpublished - 2021 |
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- THESIS - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - LE Lan - 2021
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