Water, once seen as the most dispensable of commodities, is now finally being recognised as one of our most important resources. In light of this, water management has become a key concern for both environment law scholars and practitioners. This important new work explores the field, giving readers invaluable insight into the strategic priorities for water management and the role of regulation in ensuring its advancement. Though it takes a primarily academic perspective, the work's informed and thoughtful coverage makes it essential reading for all those involved in both the policy and the practice of water management at national and EU levels.