Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
USGS FEWS NET Data Portal
U.S. Geological Survey
The USGS FEWS NET Data Portal provides access to geo-spatial data, satellite image products, and derived data products in support of FEWS NET monitoring needs throughout the world. This portal is provided by the USGS FEWS NET Project, part of the Early Warning and Environmental Monitoring Program...Read more
Vegetation Drought Response Index (VEGDRI)
Published:
June 30, 2014U.S. Geological Survey, Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
The National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) produces VegDRI in collaboration with the US Geological Survey's (USGS) Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS), and the High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC). Main researchers working on VegDRI are Dr. Brian Wardlow, with...Read more
Regional focus:
United States, North AmericaGroundwater: Wells
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Geological Survey
This resource provides an overview of the different types of wells and their purposes. It also goes into a bit of detail about the way in which aquifer water levels affect wells.Read more
The Water Cycle for Kids and Students
Published:
March 17, 2014U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior
The Water Cycle for Kids and Students is an interactive tool developed by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of the Interior to educated learners of all ages about the water cycle. This diagram is available in three versions: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. It is also...Read more
Water Questions and Answers
Published:
March 17, 2014U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior
A part of the USGS Water Science School, this page provides a series of questions and answers surrounding water. Topics include Water at Home, Water Use, Measuring Water, Water Chemistry and Quality, and the Water Around Us.Read more
Downscaled CMIP3 and CMIP5 Climate and Hydrology Projections
U.S. Geological Survey
The archive provides climate and hydrologic projections at spatial and temporal scales relevant to some of the watershed and basin-scale decisions facing water and natural resource managers and planners dealing with climate change. Such access permits several types of analyses, including: (1)...Read more
Regional focus:
United States, North AmericaUSGS Water Science School - Questions and Answers
U.S. Geological Survey
A part of the USGS Water Science School, this page provides a series of questions and answers surrounding water. Topics include Water at Home, Water Use, Measuring Water, Water Chemistry and Quality, and the Water Around Us.Read more
Regional focus:
United States, North AmericaUSGS WaterWatch
Published:
November 2, 2016U.S. Geological Survey
Display National and State maps, graphs, and tables describing real-time, recent, and past streamflow conditions for the United States including locations where floods and droughts are occurring. (Real-time data, in most cases, are transmitted once every 1 to 4 hours.) Also, you can select USGS...Read more
Regional focus:
North America, United StatesUSGS Flood History
Published:
October 5, 2016U.S. Geological Survey
This website allows users to click on an event name to access news, data, and resources for regional flood events that involved a national coordinated USGS response.Read more
Regional focus:
North America, United StatesUSGS National Water Information System (NWIS)
Published:
November 2, 2016U.S. Geological Survey
Provides access to water-resources data collected at over 1.5 million sites in the 50 States and selected other areas. Data are organized by: o Current conditions—sites with real-time or recent surface-water, groundwater, or water-quality data.
o Site information—descriptive site information for...Read more
Regional focus:
North America, United StatesDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.