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

Bibliography for the Anthropological Study of Fishing Industries and Maritime Communities: Supplement 1973-1977

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a bibliography of documents pertinent to fisheries and aquaculture from sources across the globe.Read more

International Center for Aquaculture

Published: 
July 1, 1970
U.S. Agency for International Development
This brochure discusses the recognition which Auburn University received for work done in the field of fisheries and land management. An overview is provided to the work done at Auburn and the improvements in fishing technologies and applicability to areas outside of the United States.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Small Scale Fisheries

Published: 
December 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Offers consolidated report of two grant reviews from University of Rhode Island and Auburn University. The mid-extension review combining characteristics of annual management review & comprehensive fourth year review; Notes yearly activities & accomplishments; contemplates extent of...Read more

Appraisal of Technical Aspects of the Rambukkoya Irrigation Scheme - Sri Lanka

Published: 
November 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) has conducted extensive field, laboratory and office investigations of an irrigation project, approved the project after preparing a feasibility study, and is now in the process of final design and economic analysis. These will be completed by the end of the year...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Project Implementation Order/Technical Services: Fishing Cooperative Expansion

Published: 
October 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project implementation order to execute a contract for approximately one man-month of technical assistance in fishing gear.Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Action Memorandum for the Assistant Administrator, Africa Bureau [: Fish Culture Extension Project in the Central African Republic]

Published: 
September 17, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Project to expand fingerling production among rural farmers in the Central African Republic by reestablishing four abandoned Ministry of Water and Forestry (MWF) fish stations and by developing within the MWF a fish station management and extension capacity. The stations will provide fingerlings...Read more
Regional focus: 
Central African RepublicSub-Saharan Africa

Optimum Utilization of Water Resources for Agriculture, With Emphasis on Farm Water Management; Annual Technical Report, 1975/1976

Published: 
September 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Professional courses including "Trickle Irrigation" and "irrigation Project Planning and Evaluation" were developed and taught to students from developing countries. The main objective is to increase competence in science and technology concerned with "on-farm management...Read more

Inland Fisheries Development (Jamaica)

Published: 
August 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Project agreement between USAID and the Government of Jamaica to conduct and Inland Fisheries Development project.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Improving Capacity of Cid Universities for Water Management and Agriculture

Published: 
June 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The primary focus of this project was on delivery and removal of components of the water chain with emphasis on practices applicable to the small farmer and on drain systems.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Request Proposal for Brackish Water Fisheries Production in Indonesia

Published: 
May 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
A proposal request for conducting the Brackish Water Fisheries Production Program, a program intended to assist the government of Indonesia to increase brackish water/inland fisheries production in seven kabupatens in the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra and the creation of infrastructure base...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

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