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The division produces 60-70 reports per year. These reports are unique, authoritative expert evaluations. Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review. The experts who volunteer their time participating on study committees are vetted to make sure that the committee has the range of expertise needed to address the task, that they have a balance of perspectives, and to identify and eliminate members with conflicts of interest. All reports undergo a rigorous, independent peer review to assure that the statement of task has been addressed, that conclusions are adequately supported, and that all important issues raised by the reviewers are addressed. Thus, while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy.

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Emerging Technologies to Benefit Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia (2008)
Increased agricultural productivity is a major stepping stone on the path out of poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, but farmers there face tremendous challenges improving production. Poor soil, inefficient water use, and a lack of access to plant and animal breeding resources, nutritious animal feeds, high quality seed, and fuel and electricity--combined with some of the most extreme environmental conditions on Earth--have made yield... More >>
Superfund and Mining Megasites--Lessons from Coeur d'Alene River Basin (2005)
For more than 100 years, the Coeur d'Alene River Basin has been known as "The Silver Valley" for being one of the most productive silver, lead, and zinc mining areas in the United States. Over time, high levels of metals (including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc) were discovered in the local environment and elevated blood lead levels were found in children in communities near the metal-refining and smelter complex. In 1983... More >>
Confronting the Nation's Water Problems: The Role of Research (2004)
In order to confront the increasingly severe water problems faced by all parts of the country, the United States needs to make a new commitment to research on water resources. A new mechanism is needed to coordinate water research currently fragmented among nearly 20 federal agencies. Given the competition for water among farmers, communities, aquatic ecosystems and other users as well as emerging challenges such as climate change and the threa... More >>
Letter Report on the Review of the Desalination and Water Purification Technology Roadmap (2003)
The letter report reviews the Bureau of Reclamation and Sandia National Laboratories' jointly produced Roadmap, which is intended to serve as a guide for federal agencies and other public and private organizations in their desalination research and technology investment decisions through 2020. The report recommends the continuation of these activities and commends the Bureau of Reclamation and Sandia National Laboratories for providing th... More >>
Mexico City's Water Supply: Improving the Outlook for Sustainability (1995)
This bilingual report addresses the technical, health, regulatory, and social aspects of ground water withdrawals, water use, and water quality in the Mexico City metropolitan area and recommends how to improve the balance of water supply, demand, and conservation. The Spanish language version ("El Suministro de Agua de la Ciudad de Mexico: Mejorando la Sustentabilidad") begins on page 108. More >>
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