More and Better Uses Could Be Made of Billions of Gallons of Water by Improving Irrigation Delivery Systems:Department of Agriculture and the Interior.

摘要

Billions of gallons of water seep from inefficient irrigation delivery systems in the western states. By reducing such seepage,more water could be available for crop irrigation,energy development,environment improvement,and recreation. This report discusses opportunities to administer better the Federal programs providing the funds for water conveyance system improvements and the benefits to be derived.