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

Manual on Water Desalination: Economics - Suppl. No. 1

Published: 
October 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
THIS SUPPLEMENT TO VOLUME II (ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF DESALINATION) OF THE DESALINATION MANUAL UPDATES THE MATERIAL OF THAT VOLUME AND REQUIRES REFERENCE TO IT TO BE OF USE. IT PROVIDES NEW GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN DESALTING TECHNOLOGY (ESPECIALLY REVERSE OSMOSIS...Read more

Irrigation Requirements and Water Balance, Arenal Proposed Project, Costa Rica

Published: 
June 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
ICE has completed a preliminary study for the construction of a dam and reservoir on the Rio Arenal. The principal purpose is the production of electrical energy. Construction of this power facility will make available an adequate supply of irrigation for a large area of agricultural lands in...Read more
Regional focus: 
Costa RicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Needs and Requirements for Irrigation, Comayagua and Vicinity, Honduras

Published: 
June 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
The valley areas in the vicinity of Comayagua and Siuatepeque offer considerable potential for agricultural development. Irrigation facilities have been constructed capable of delivering irrigation water to areas for more extensive than those currently irrigated. An analysis is made of the adequacy...Read more
Regional focus: 
HondurasLatin America and the Caribbean

Two Theoretical Models of Radiation Heat Transfer Between Forest Trees and Snowpacks

Published: 
May 17, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
Two simple theoretical models describe the effect of forest cover on radiation transfer to a snowpack: Model 1, which describes the effect of varying canopy closure on the net radiation received by an interior snowpack, suggests that the net radiation may increase or decrease monotonically as the...Read more

Economics of Hydrologic Modelling

Published: 
May 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
The proliferation of hydrologic models suggests either a situation where-in hydrologists are homing onto the true model or a situation wherein hydrologists are uncertain about the appropriate model. The latter seems more likely in the face of constraints on data availability, budgets, time,...Read more

Studies of the Biogeochemistry of Boron: Concentrations in Surface Waters, Rainfall, and Aquatic Plants

Published: 
April 12, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
Boron concentrations in streams, swamps, ponds and reservoirs of the southeastern United States were usually below 100 ppb. Levels of boron in rainfall varied greatly between different periods of precipitation, but the highest concentrations were observed during winter. However, most rainfall...Read more

Salt Water Coning Beneath Fresh Water Wells

Published: 
April 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This research investigates the phenomenon of salt water coning below a discharge well partially penetrating an aquifer in which fresh water is underlain by saline water. The first portion of this report is concerned with the evaluation of techniques presently available for analyzing the performance...Read more

Development Institutions, Projects, and Aid in the Water Development Program of East Pakistan

Published: 
March 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
Water is a critical factor in East Pakistan's economy. Of the total surface area, 6% is river. The rural inhabitants (90% of populations) are subject to flood and drought. During drought months agriculture is only possible if water can be obtained from the rivers or groundwater for irrigation.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Installation and Field Use of Cutthroat Flumes for Water Measurement

Published: 
March 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The cutthroat flume has been developed for operation under both free flow and submerged flow conditions. The flume has a flat bottom and vertical walls. Its most obvious advantage is economy, since fabrication is facilitated by the flat bottom and removal of the throat section. Also, any particular...Read more

Cutthroat Flume Discharge Relations

Published: 
March 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The purpose of this study is to rate a group of cutthroat flumes which have the same geometric shape. Because of geometric similarity, the behavior of all flumes which are dimensionally similar to those tested should be capable of being predicted within a degree of accuracy suited for field use...Read more

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