Murray-Darling Basin: Human impact on the ecosystem and consequences for water resource management

Term Paper , 2010 , 22 Pages , Grade: 1,7

Geography / Earth Science - Regional Geography

The Murray Darling Basin is the one of the most important water resources for mainland Australia. Climate and consumption patterns threaten the availability of water. An analysis of current water resource management and its challenges.

CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES

1 Scope and aim of the paper

2 Australia’s climate situation

3 The Murry Darling Basin

4 Measures taken for mitigation of water shortage

5 The Murray Darling Basin from an integrated perspective

6 Weaknesses of current water management

7 Conclusion

REFERENCES

• College: University of Hamburg (Institut für Geographie)
• Grade: 1,7
• Author: Björn Linnemann (Author)
• Publication Year: 2010
• Pages: 22
• Catalog Number: V198580
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656249016
• ISBN (Book): 9783656252276
• Language: English
• Tags: Australien, Geographie, Water management, Australia, geography, ressourcen, management, murray darling basin