Marrying Hydrological Modelling and Integrated Assessment for the needs of Water Resource Management

B. F.W. Croke, R. S. Blakers, S. El Sawah, B. Fu, J. H.A. Guillaume, R. A. Kelly, M. J. Patrick, A. Ross, J. Ticehurst, R. Barthel, A. J. Jakeman

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    Abstract

    This paper discusses the integration of hydrology with other disciplines using an Integrated Assessment (IA) and modelling approach to the management and allocation of water resources. Recent developments in the field of socio-hydrology aim to develop stronger relationships between hydrology and the human dimensions of Water Resource Management (WRM). This should build on an existing wealth of knowledge and experience of coupled human-water systems. To further strengthen this relationship and contribute to this broad body of knowledge, we propose a strong and durable "marriage" between IA and hydrology. The foundation of this marriage requires engagement with appropriate concepts, model structures, scales of analyses, performance evaluation and communication - and the associated tools and models that are needed for pragmatic deployment or operation. To gain insight into how this can be achieved, an IA case study in water allocation in the Lower Namoi catchment, NSW, Australia is presented.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEvolving Water Resources Systems
    Subtitle of host publicationUnderstanding, Predicting and Managing Water-Society Interactions - Proceedings of ICWRS 2014
    PublisherIAHS Press
    Pages351-356
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)9781907161421
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    EventBologna IAHS 2014 - 6th IAHS-EGU International Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Management - Bologna, Italy
    Duration: 4 Jun 20146 Jun 2014

    Publication series

    NameIAHS-AISH Proceedings and Reports
    Volume364
    ISSN (Print)0144-7815

    Conference

    ConferenceBologna IAHS 2014 - 6th IAHS-EGU International Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Management
    Country/TerritoryItaly
    CityBologna
    Period4/06/146/06/14

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