供水管理的创新方法以及短期和长期节水战略的制定对于应对干旱的影响至关重要。对波士顿、马萨诸塞州和旧金山加利福尼亚干旱的研究表明，无论是强制性的还是自愿的保护措施，都可以大幅减少耗水量。目前的计划对于克服缺水紧急情况的影响至关重要，不管是什么原因造成的。包括19个参考文献、图表。

Innovative approaches to water supply management and development of short- and long-term water conservation strategies are crucial to coping with the effects of drought. Studies of droughts in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California have shown that dramatic reductions in water consumption can be obtained with both mandatory and voluntary conservation measures. A present plan is essential in overcoming the effects of water shortage emergencies, whatever the cause. Includes 19 references, figures.