Resumen

MONROY-ORTIZ, Rafael. Urban systems of river basin in Mexico: Setting up integral strategies of water resources management. Econ. soc. territ [online]. 2013, vol.13, n.41, pp.151-179. ISSN 2448-6183.

Environment degradation has gradually become a systemic problem, which affects all aspects of life. Consequently, definition of public policies must take this factor into account. The aim of this paper is studying possible strategies for mitigation and an adequate urban system in Mexico for water availability that appears to be reduced. These policies mean to set up local integrated water resources management. In order to do that, it is proposed the territorial unit called urban system of river basin. Prevailing regional conditions demonstrates disparity in two senses: there is a high economical activity concentration, and an increased environmental vulnerability caused by territorial fragmentation and over extraction of water resources. Both factors must be integrated into public policies because of their relevance for the country structural economy, and the prevailing society conditions.

Palabras llave : integrated water resources management; urban systems of river basin; economical vulnerability; territorial particularities; territorial policies.