PrintGoals and Objectives
Goals
- Describe the two-way relationship between water resources and human society
- Explain the distribution and dynamics of water at the surface and in the subsurface of the Earth
- Identify strategies and best practices to decrease water stress and increase water quality
- Thoughtfully evaluate information and policy statements regarding the current and future predicted state of water resources
Learning Objectives
In completing this module, you will:
- Compare land use in areas with contrasting access to fresh water
- Calculate the water needed to support a given population and compare with available resources
- Analyze water supply (scarcity) problems and solutions in the Western US
- Evaluate the policy of annexing water rights from both scientific and ethical perspectives
- Assess the sustainability of water banking as a solution to water scarcity in the event of sustained drought
- Assess the long-term effectiveness and scientific basis of the Colorado River Compact