Although this book particularly relates to the north central region of the United States, it has
implications for water resources use and availability for several regions. Chapters 1 through
4 place water resources research in historical perspective. Research findings in selected
topical areas are then presented to demonstrate some successes and to indicate what has
been achieved. The authors of Chapters 5 through 8 discuss current research activities in
selected areas of water resources research. Chapters 9 through 12 assess contributions that …

This book is a compilation of pa pers based on presentations at a symposium on water
resources research held in N ovember, 1982, at Illinois Beach State Park, Zion, Illinois.
While there is a central scheme and an attempt to present a coordinated picture, each article
is basically an individual piece of varied subject matter, approach, and quality. The book is
organized into four sections: History of W a ter Resources Research; Current and
prospective Water/Agricultural Issues; Water Research Needs and Potentials; and, Water …