Springer - Agricultural Use of Groundwater Book (Series 17)

Groundwater resources face increasing threats from pollution and depletion. This volume from Springer addresses the urgent need for better management and conservation of this invisible resource to support sustainable water policies. It is a vital resource for understanding how to manage water scarcity, particularly in Mediterranean regions where competition between different freshwater users is rising. Agriculture plays a significant role in this landscape, acting as a major user of groundwater through abstractions and contributing to the release of various pollutants. This book examines the connection between agricultural policies and water resource management, looking at how traditional policy objectives can be integrated with environmental needs. It provides a detailed look at the challenges faced by sectors that rely on groundwater and the necessity of moving toward more integrated management strategies to protect our water supplies for the future.