(Indir) Mobi Chasing Water: A Guide for Moving from
Scarcity to Sustainability
By Brian Richter
Water scarcity is spreading and intensifying in many regions of the world,
with dire consequences for local communities, economies, and freshwater
ecosystems. Current approaches tend to rely on policies crafted at the
state or national level, which on their own have proved insufficient to
arrest water scarcity. To be durable and effective, water plans must be
informed by the culture, economics, and varied needs of affected
community members. ? International water expert Brian Richter argues
that sustainable water sharing in the twenty-first century can only happen
through open, democratic dialogue and local collective action. In Chasing
Water, Richter tells a cohesive and complete story of water scarcity:
where it is happening, what is causing it, and how it can be addressed.
Through his engaging and nontechnical style, he strips away the
complexities of water management to its bare essentials, providing
information and practical examples that will empower community leaders,
