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
Guiding Principles on an Optional Approach For Developing and Implementing a Numeric Nutrient Criterion That Integrates Causal and Response Parameters
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
These guiding principles offer an approach for developing a numeric nutrient criterion that integrates causal (nitrogen and phosphorous) and responsive parameters into one water quality standard.Read more
New Technique for Monitoring Bacteriological Quality of Water in Relation to Water-Borne Diseases
U.S. Agency for International Development
This training resource describes a new technique for monitoring bacteriological quality of water in relation to water-borne diseases.Read more
Planning How to Use Sources of Surface Water
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes the planning need to use surface water sources in terms of eight planning steps: -recognize problem -organize community support and set objectives -collect data -formulate alternatives -choose best method -establish the system -operate and maintain system -evaluate...Read more
Optimum Control of Irrigation Water Application
U.S. Agency for International Development
The problem of controlling soil water within the root zone of irrigated crops to minimize the expected loss is examined. Control is obtained by the amount and timing of irrigations to replenish the soil water reservoir depleted by the crop's water consumption. Actual evapotranspiration rates...Read more
Rainwater Harvesting and Disaster Management
The National Institutes for Water Resources
The cities of Japan responding to natural disasters through rainwater harvesting Japan not among the list.Read more
Analyzing a Water Sample
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical notes describes the steps in water analysis. Water analysis is helpful to determine the level of water supply treatment. This note outlines testing for bacteriological contamination.Read more
Outline of Water Resources Development in the West African Sahel
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this study was to draw up a first inventory of the quantities of water of all categories available for humans, livestock and irrigation in the various regions of the Sahel to locate the geographically, to compare them with the requirements and to see how far their use is compatible...Read more
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Middle East and North AfricaPrivatization Versus Municipalization of Water Provision in Arizona: Preliminary Results
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September 18, 2014The National Institutes for Water Resources
Study provides the preliminary results of privatized versus municipal water utilities and outlines the role of private enterprises in sustaining Arizona's water supplies.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaRegional and Local Management of Arizona's Watersheds
Published:
September 18, 2014The National Institutes for Water Resources
Study assesses the feasibility of regional approaches to local conditions. A case study of The Santa Cruz Valley Water District outlines fundamental issues that need to be addressed in order for regional efforts to be implemented successfully.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaManaging to Avoid Crisis: a Look At Water Management Efforts in Rural Arizona
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September 18, 2014Offers insight into how to effectively manage water resources in rural and urban areas of Arizona. While the Groundwater Management Act (GMA) provides a framework for active management areas, it does not address the need for rural areas of the state to develop and implement long-term water plans...Read more
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