Policy, Legislation, and Regulation

According to the Water Governance Facility, governance systems determine who gets what water, when, and how. The representation of various interests in water decision-making and the role of politics are important components in addressing governance dynamics. Resources available in this sub-theme include national water and sanitation plans and guidelines for improving the performance of municipal water and sanitation operators, among other resources that support water policies, legislation, and regulation.

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Policy, Legislation, and Regulation Resources

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center

Published: 
January 1, 2014
Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
The center researchers team with policymakers and other stakeholders to actively inform public policy. DWFI faculty fellow Alan Tomkins is the center's director.Read more

USGS Water Science School - Questions and Answers

U.S. Geological Survey
A part of the USGS Water Science School, this page provides a series of questions and answers surrounding water. Topics include Water at Home, Water Use, Measuring Water, Water Chemistry and Quality, and the Water Around Us.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water Resources Dashboard

Published: 
March 18, 2016
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This dashboard provides access to maps and data that can help water resource managers and urban planners monitor the potential for extreme precipitation and drought in their regions. The dashboard is organized into three categories: observations; forecasts and outlooks; and people and assetsRead more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

NRD Oral History Project

Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
A website produced by the Water for Food Global Institute and partners, featuring oral histories about the development of Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts, a unique groundwater management institution based on local governance.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Partnerships for Progress at the U.S. Geological Survey

This is about opportunity for the private sector. It is about combining the research capabilities of Government scientists with the commercial development potential of private companies. It is, consequently, about partnerships leading to products and services to enhance the quality of life and...Read more
Regional focus: 
North America

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