Glossary of terms in relation to fresh water management
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Citizen science is scientific research carried out wholly or partly by non-scientists (citizens), often in cooperation with or under the guidance of professional scientists.
Hydrology is the study of the distribution and movement of water both on and below the Earth's surface, as well as the impact of human activity on water availability and conditions.
Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme of UNESCO.
Non-exhaustive list of projects.
Water management is the activity of planning, developing, distributing and optimum use of water resources under defined water polices and regulations. It includes: management of water treatment of drinking water, industrial water, sewage or wastewater, management of water resources, management of flood protection, management of irrigation, and management of the water table.