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This paper presents the characteristics and showcases the design of an integrated and complete system for the monitoring and management of water resources for a whole river basin. The core of the system is based on water quality monitoring and risk management. This paper also highlights the need for the economic evaluation of water resources services, and presents a brief description of how these services could be valued. The complete system and methodology can be used for the management of water resources, and can also become the starting point for the design and implementation of more general natural resources management schemes and sustainable development policies.
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Arabatzis, S., Manos, B. An integrated system for water resources monitoring, economic evaluation and management. Oper Res Int J 5, 193–208 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02944171
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