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	Problem Title: Water, Water, Everywhere
	Year: 2013
	Student Level: Undergraduate
	Source: MCM
	Commentary: Yes (2)
	Student Papers: Yes (5)

	Problem
	Fresh water is the limiting constraint for development in much of the world. Build a mathematical model for determining an effective, feasible, and cost-efficient water strategy for 2013 to meet the projected water needs of [pick one country from the list below] in 2025, and identify the best water strategy. In particular, your mathematical model must address storage and movement; de-salinization; and conservation. If possible, use your model to discuss the economic, physical, and environmental implications of your strategy. Provide a non-technical position paper to governmental leadership outlining your approach, its feasibility and costs, and why it is the "best water strategy choice." Countries: United States, China, Russia, Egypt, or Saudi Arabia

	Commentary
	Judges' Commentary: The Outstanding National Water Strategy Papers David H. Olwell Dept. of Systems Engineering Naval Postgraduate School

	Judges' Commentary: The Frank Giordano Award for 2013 Marie Vanisko Dept. of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science Carroll College, Richard D.West Mathematics Dept. Francis Marion University

	Student Papers
	Team 17444: Make wise use of every drop Nanjing University, China

	Team 19491: Water, Water, Everywhere Tsinghua University, China

	Team 19936: SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR SAUDI ARABIA IN 2025 AND BEYOND University of Colorado Boulder, CO

	Team 21185: Five Models for China's Water Scarcitys Beijing Univ. of Posts and Telecomm., China

	Team 23347: Water, Water Everywhere: Meeting the Demands of Saudi Arabia's Water Needs Colorado College, CO

Problem Title: Water, Water, Everywhere