Productivity and Efficiency

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.

Productivity and Efficiency Resources

Agricultural Water to Municipal Use

Published: 
December 15, 2008
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This article reviews the institutional incentives for and barriers to voluntary water transfers in Arizona, focusing on the role of agricultural water supply organizations in the development of water markets. Survey results from a cross-section of agricultural water supply organizations in Arizona...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Fisheries Development Support Services: Amendment No. 1

Published: 
September 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
An amendment to extend the project assistance completion date to 1991 and add more work and budget.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Second Quarterly Activities Report on Irrigation Research

Published: 
February 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
After a contentious start brought about primarily by the reduced level of funding available vis-?-vis the expectations of the participating institutions, the implementation of the Cooperative Agreement has gained momentum during the quarter (December 1991 to February 1992) being reported. Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Irrigation Development in Africa: Lessons of Experience

Published: 
January 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper describes a significant subset of the African irrigation experience, from traditional flood recession systems to large projects like Gezira (Sudan) and Bura (Kenya). The authors analyze the key technical, socio-economic and institutional factions that have helped fashion success or...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Fisheries Stock Assessment: a Search for New Methods in Fisheries Stock Assessment

Published: 
January 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
Small scale fisheries are an important source of food and employment in many coastal regions of the world, and represent a significant source of protein for domestic consumption in developing countries. Fisheries stock assessment techniques employed by third world countries often do not provide...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Collaborative Research Support Program Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Fifth Annual Administrative Report 1987

Published: 
March 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This administrative report addresses the management and technical accomplishments of the Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program during the reporting period from September 1 1986 to August 31 1987.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

A Yield Model for Walking Catfish Production in Aquaculture Systems

Published: 
January 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
A yield model for walking catfish was produced using a combination of laboratory data and field data from culture in Thailand. The model was used for simulations to fulfil three objectives: to consolidate knowledge of fish physiology and aquaculture practices, to determine sensitivity of...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Designing Projects for Irrigation Development

Published: 
August 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
This brief note is intended to make available to AID staff, host countries and other consulting groups ideas and suggestions that drive from experiences as they apply to designing products for irrigation development.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Technical Report: Effect of Variability on Estimates of Cohort Parameters Using Length-Cohort Analysis With a Guide to Its Use and Misuse

Published: 
June 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
This study covers equations for evaluating the effects of variability in the input parameters and for changes in the size of the length interval.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Pre-Rehabilitation Diagnostic Study of Sehra Irrigation System, Sind Pakistan

Published: 
May 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The feasibility report for the project places crop yield in Pakistan considerably below most other countries with similar agricultural resources. The low yields were attributed to a broad spectrum of constraints which included inefficiencies and inequities in water distribution, a poor extension...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

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