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
Published:
January 1, 1970National 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
Published:
January 1, 1970National 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
Understanding Hydrogeology and Its Impact on Large-Scale Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
These guidelines bridge the gap between existing HVAC literature and geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry training, and provide a useful ongoing reference for those involved in planning or site assessment for a large-scale GHP project.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
Published:
August 24, 2012Overseas 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
Don't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.