title: Issues in environmental water allocation--an Australian perspective.
abstract: Environmental water allocation is a critical issue in Australia and internationally. It has been prominent in Australia for a little over ten years during which time major policy and scientific advances have been made, but little implementation. This paper examines current understanding of environmental water allocation across a broad range of disciplines including the biophysical sciences, social sciences, economics, law, and policy. Development of practical methods for assessing environmental water requirements and experience with implementation in Australia are discussed. The paper concludes with thoughts on future needs.
authors.affiliation: Land and Water Australia, GPO Box 2181, Canberra, New South Wales, 2601, Australia.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Schofield
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Burt
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D003657:Decision Making; D004777:Environment; D011050:Policy Making; D045483:Rivers; D012924:Social Conditions; D014881:Water Supply