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This text investigates the basic principles of key deterministic methods in the systems approach to problems in the field of hydrology.

Presenting a diversity of complementary perspectives, including a statement of natural resources, biodiversity and their management, an analysis of water policy and its history, and a statement of ecosystem services in the context of both local biodiversity and the economic activities that sustain economic growth.

Understanding the behavior of sediment allows efficient planning and reliable water delivery schedules, and ensures the controlled deposition of sediments, making maintenance activities manageable. This book presents an analysis of sediment transport in irrigation canals, together with physical and mathematical descriptions of the behavior.