Building a Water Quality Trading Program: Options and Considerations--An Accounting and Reporting Standard for Cities

Water

Todd Gartner

World Resources Institute

关键词: agriculture;    natural infrastructure;    nutrient pollution;    united states;    water;    water quality;    watersheds;   

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

美国|英语

来源: World Resources Institute Publication

【 摘 要 】

This report aims to provide a reference on common elements and decisions inherent in water quality trading (WQT) program design, especially point-nonpoint WQT programs and the range of available options.It is intended to help establish WQT programs, provide greater transparency about what WQT programs can accomplish, and assist WQT program developers and broader stakeholders to meet their clean water goals.