Karst aquifers are important sources of drinking water worldwide. This volume presents a
discussion of the current state of knowledge on karst science advances in karst mapping and
karst aquifer monitoring technologies case studies of karst aquifer assessment and regulatory
perspectives on land use and water management in karst environments. It offers valuable
reference material for researchers involved in karst science and environmental studies as well
as a guide for experts at governmental agencies scientists engineers and other professionals
involved in karst aquifer protection and the design of land and water management systems in
karst areas around the globe.
