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

Drilling Fundamentals for Hydrogeologists

National Groundwater Association
This one-day course is designed to acquaint - or reacquaint - you with various drilling methods, well design , concepts, design calculations, troubleshooting techniques. In addition to the nuts and bolts, health and safety considerations will be addressed, as well as building rapport with other...Read more

Environmental Geochemistry of Metals: Investigation and Remediation

National Groundwater Association
?This three-day short course provides practical information needed to effectively evaluate intrinsic remediation and chemical manipulation of sites contaminated with metals, nonmetals, and radionuclides, which may be found in the soil and groundwater at many mining, industrial, and u?tility sites...Read more

Manual of Hydraulic Fracturing for Well Stimulation and Geological Studies

Publication date:
January 1, 1970
National Groundwater Association
This book presents current rock fracturing and hydraulic fracturing theory including how hydraulic fracturing affects rock, and how fractures can develop and can be manipulated. Recommendations for use of hydrofracturing and judging candidate wells are presented, as well as useful geologic and...Read more

Compendium of Hydrogeology

Publication date:
January 1, 1970
National Groundwater Association
Written by practicing hydrogeologists, this inclusive handbook provides a concise, easy-to-use reference for hydrologic terms, equations, pertinent physical parameters, and acronyms.Read more

AgroClimate - Tools for Managing Climate Risk in Agriculture

U.S. Department of Agriculture
AgroClimate is an innovative web resource for decision support and learning covering the southeastern United States. The website provides interactive tools and climate information to improve crop management decisions and reduce production risks associated with climate variability, climate change,...Read more

Water Risk Filter

World Wildlife Fund
This tool helps companies and investors ask the right questions about water. It allows you to assess risks and offers guidance on what to do in response.Read more

Global Satellite Soil Moisture

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This is a NESDIS operational satellite derived soil moisture product that combines measurements from several different satellites. There are several ways to view the data, including daily animations. This link gets you to the basic page.Read more

Conserving water during irrigation

Publication date:
August 24, 2012
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Wade Rain is using OPIC political risk insurance to support its operations in Mexico, a country with a dry climate that sources all water from ground wells. Wade Rain's Mexican subsidiary sells irrigation equipment - most of it manufactured in the U.S. - to small farms in central Mexico and...Read more

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