Uncharted Waters

The social, economic and environmental impacts of natural resource use and management have enormous effect on our future sustainability. The situation faced by the Murray-Darling Basin in south-eastern Australia provides a powerful example of these issues. The future of this region and the livelihood of a large section of rural Australia are both under pressure because of the unexpected consequences of water use. The aim of Uncharted Waters is to stimulate public discussion on the long-term future of natural resource management in the Basin. This provocative book presents a wide range of views and solutions from leaders in many fields and expresses the interests of the people in the Basin. The lavish design and illustrations provide a stunning backdrop for the stories that the contributors have to tell. Features * Contributions from scientists, policy makers, environmental advisors and community groups * Full-colour illustrations throughout * Information that may help shape the future for the Murray-Darling and similar environmentally sensitive regions