Water Resources Abstracts

Coverage: 1967-current
Subjects:
Type(s) of Content: Abstract, Index
Short Description: Technical and scientific literature on water-related topics covering the characteristics, conservation, control, pollution, treatment, use and management of water resources.
This database, which concentrates on water supply and water treatment, complements the Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries Abstracts database, ASFA, where there is greater coverage of the marine environment and biological material. Free access to Water Resources Netsites, linking to research and development programs, data sets, lists of experts and researchers, conference and meetings information, and other resources on the Internet. Subjects include:
  • Groundwater
  • Lakes
  • Estuaries
  • Erosion and sedimentation
  • Water supply and conservation
  • Desalination
  • Water yield improvement
  • Water quantity management and control
  • Watershed protection
  • Water quality management
  • Water resources planning
  • Water law
  • Engineering works and hydraulics