Earth-surface processes, materials use, and urban development: A case study of the San Juan Metropolitan Area, Northeastern Puerto Rico.

Within the context of rapid population growth and urbanization, this case study explores strategies for long term water and building material conservation in Puerto Rico, a partially closed system.

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Osterkamp, W. R.
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Osterkamp, W. R. 2001. Earth-surface processes, materials use, and urban development: A case study of the San Juan Metropolitan Area, Northeastern Puerto Rico. U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division.

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2001
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