Analytical Methods and Approaches for Water Resources Project Planning (2004) / Chapter Skim
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As water resources management concepts and priorities, and social preferences and viewpoints, have broadened, the Corps has been challenged to stay abreast of analytical developments beyond traditional civil engineering concerns. In addition to these changes, the Corps works closely with other federal agencies with important water resourcesrelated responsibilities and there is growing respect for the uncertainties inherent to ecosystems and the difficulties of accurately forecasting the outcomes of human interventions in ecosystems.
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The Corps may have to undergo changes in organizational culture as well, because its studies and projects are assuming more interdisciplinary dimensions, and there may be additional pressures to better understand the effects of past projects in order to better manage the existing infrastructure. Fundamental legislative changes and a greater attention to inter-agency coordination will be essential.
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