Water Policy

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introductory overview of water issues and related policies in Canada and internationally. Surveys the key interest groups and factors that shape conflicts over water protection and allocation, as well as policy responses, including infrastructure, regulatory, and economic tools that are employed by national, provincial, and local agencies. Prerequisite: ERSC 1010H and 1020H. Equivalent to WASC 2000H.