BOOK REVIEWS
The following list of nonfiction books will be of interest to users of Waterbucket.com as they all have Water as their main subject.
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Land & Water Resources
Factsheets on Drought Management and Agriculture in British Columbia
Drought can have a major inpact on agricultural production. Impacts are not only felt for the current drrought year, but can have lingering impacts that last several years.
Water Use Plan Helps Summerland Resolve Water Use Conflict
Farmers wanted to have some assurance that their water supply was secure and that future reduction in flows would be based on a plan that was agreed upon by the community and fisheries.
Strong Start for Environmental Farm Planning
The encouraging response from the province’s agricultural community to the new Enviornmental Farm program designed to enhance environmental awareness among producers, is good news for B.C. municipalities.
Communication Vehicle for British Columbia Agriculture and Water Issues
The Agriculture & Water community-of-interest is the web-delivery vehicle for informing British Columbians of agriculture and water issues in the province.
B.C. Irrigation Management Guide
This Guide encourages long-term commitment to a sustainable, environmentally-sound and economically-viable agriculture industry. The Guide was written by staff of the Resource Management Branch of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and published by the Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia.
SOIL MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
This Soil Management Handbook provides information on the types of crops suited to the soils and climate of the Lower Fraser Valley area of British Columbia. Soil and Water Management information is provded for each crop type with details for irrigation, water conservation and drainage.
Summer Livestock Water Troughs
This factsheet outlines options for basic outdoor livestock water troughs used in Summer conditions. Many photos and drawings are provided in this informative publication.
Sources for Livestock Water
Information is available in a factsheet which compares water sources for livestock and the developmental methods, advantages and disadvantages.
Watering Livestock Directly from Watercourses
This factsheet discusses direct access to watercourses for livestock watering. Stockmen need to use appropriate, environmentally sound, methods to water livestock.