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5. Conclusions and Recommendations
Pages 27-30

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... Conclusion 1: The development of scientific capability to detect and predict changes to the water cycle in response to nab and human-induced climate variability is a key priority research area The development of such scientific foundations requires strategic investments in both measurement and basic research programs. Current USGCRP water cycle activities have a strong emphasis on climate and on the influence of oceanic and atmospheric processes on climate.
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... The agencies with substantial roles in hydrologic science research and measurements need to make certain that these efforts are leci by stewards with effective authority and organizational support. Conclusion 2: The satellite measurement programs that constitute over 70 percent of the USGCRP water cycle budget in FY2000 are important but are not sufficiently focused to meet the specific challenges posed in Our Changing Planet or outlined in this report.
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... be launched in h~ydrolog~c education and literacy that lead research scientists, the public, and government and other agencies to become stake hoiclers of a common interest in the water resources of a changing world Conclusions ant! Recommendations 29
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