Ecohydrology and Hydrogeophysics Science Lab
DWFI faculty fellow Trenton Franz's laboratory website with research and publications linksRead more
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
Interfacing Solar Thermal Systems Into Hydronic-Based Comfort Systems
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
This seminar will take the attendees on a schematic tour of old system piping/plumbing/controlling technologies and strategies, and the way they were piped, and what we've since discovered wrong with those installations. After we've seen what's wrong, we will modify the system...Read more
Cyber-Physical Networking Lab
Publication date:
January 1, 2012
Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Mehmet Can Vuran's research website on wireless underground sensor networks, etc.Read more
Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: A Blueprint for Action and Policy Agenda
Publication date:
May 1, 2011
Alliance for Water Efficiency
The Blueprint for Action addresses three broad elements: policy/codes, research, and programs. In developing it, AWE and ACEEE analyzed and consolidated contributions from over fifty thought-leaders from across the energy and water efficiency communities. The goal of this blueprint and policy...Read more
Design and Evaluation of Small Plot Irrigation for Agricultural Development
iDE
This manual, based on iDE's practices, is intended for practitioners from all disciplines who are assisting smallholder farmers in designing and evaluating small-plot irrigation systems.Read more
Addressing Water for Agriculture in the Colorado River Basin
Colorado State University
USDA research project that looks at agricultural water conservation in the Colorado River Basin.Read more
Multiple Use Water Service Implementation in Nepal and India: Experience and Lessons for Scale-Up
iDE
This book from iDE explores the practical implementation of the multiple-use water service (MUS) concept in Nepal and India, focusing on community-level lessons and implications for scaling up the approach.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
South East Asia
A Practical Approach to Water Conservation for Commercial Industrial Facilities
Publication date:
May 1, 2007
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Industry and commerce use vast amounts of water, and in many parts of the world water is becoming a scarce commodity. This book is a "best practice" manual for water conservation for industrial and commercial users world-wide.It offers a practical account of the measures which can be...Read more
Agricultural Water Conservation Clearinghouse
Colorado State University
Addresses agricultural water conservation globally, incorporating various climates with a focus on arid and semi-arid areas in the Western United States.Read more
Socio-Economic Aspects of Irrigation Technology Cases from Nepal and India
iDE
This paper examines social and economic issues pertaining to the micro-irrigation technology based livelihoods of smallholder farmers in villages of Nepal and India. The paper concludes that in order to achieve the policy goals of poverty reduction, smallholder should be provided with opportunities...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
South East Asia
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