Reviews
& Press : : Water Watch - A Community Action Guide
Utusan
Konsumer
June
1999
WATER
WATCH: A Community Action Guide
Compiled by Abdur-Razzaq Lubis
Asia-Pacific People's Environmental Network
Paperback, 96 pages
$ 9.00 US, £5.00 UK, $13.00 Australia, $9.00 Africa
ISBN: 9839941607
AFTER
years of intensive development, Malaysia went through a severe
water crisis with a number of states having to resort to water
rationing. Water is a critical indicator of development gone wrong.
Water shortages and river pollution are now common problems. Due
to development pressures, the public authorities in many countries
can no longer adequately cope with mounting water problems.
To solve our water woes, a holistic approach is necessary. We
can begin as a community to educate ourselves about water management.
This source-book presents a step-by-step guide on how to map out
our watershed and how to adopt a stream. Also included are tips
on how best to save and make use of our water resources.