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

Arroyo 2012 Border Water Source of Conflict and Cooperation

Published: 
January 1, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
The U.S-Mexico border is not only where two countries meet, but where different cultures face a common need for effective and sustainable use of the available resources. The management of resources and environmental hazards in this region is challenging. Agencies from both countries are addressing...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Moving Forward from Vulnerability to Adaptation

Published: 
January 1, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Tucson is located in the semi-arid northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert in southeastern Arizona, with mountains on each side - the Santa Catalinas to the north, the Rincons to the east, the Tucson Mountains to the west, and the Santa Ritas to the south. Most of the population of the greater...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Training Impact Assessment - Report 3

Published: 
December 1, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
This USAID impact assessment describes USAID's efforts to improve operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants in Jordan. The overall goal of the program is to establish a operator certification requirement.Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

Capitalizing Knowledge, Connecting Communities: Updated Performance Monitoring Plan

Published: 
October 1, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID's Capitalizing Knowledge, Connecting Communities (CK2C) Program will be implemented over the period October 1st, 2007 to September 30th, 2012. CK2C builds on best practices and impacts generated by natural resource management (NRM) initiatives. FRAME, CK2C's predecessor project,...Read more

Comparison Tables of State Nutrient Trading Programs in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Published: 
May 1, 2011
World Resources Institute
These tables serve as a reference document containing key design elements of nutrient trading programs in four Chesapeake Bay States: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.Read more

The Value of Green Infrastructure for Urban Climate Adaptation

Published: 
February 1, 2011
The National Institutes for Water Resources
In this paper CCAP provides information on the costs and benefits of 'green' infrastructure solutions for bolstering local adaptation to climate change. Pioneering cities and counties have used green practices to increase community resilience by planning for, and adapting to, emerging...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

USAID country Profile: Property Rights and Resource Governance: Ethiopia

Published: 
January 1, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
Ethiopia's economy and the well-being of its more than 80 million citizens depend on the productivity of its natural resources, principally land and water that are used for production of crops and animals that provide more than 40% of Ethiopia's GDP. Governance of these resources is...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Litani River Walk Through Survey

Published: 
January 1, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
During May-September 2011, IRG conducted a walk-through survey of the Litani River and its tributaries. The objective of this walk-through was to qualitatively assess the gradual degradation of the Litani River as it flows from source to outlet and use this information to raise awareness among...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

A Market-Based Approach to Facilitate Self Supply for Rainwater Harvesting in Uganda

Published: 
January 1, 2011
Relief International
This Technical Paper was submitted, accepted and presented at the 6th Rural Water Supply Network Forum in Uganda. While it is technical in nature, it provides a lot of information about the Domestic Rainwater Harvesting (DWRH) project that RI implemented in Uganda where RI leveraged a private...Read more
Regional focus: 
UgandaSub-Saharan Africa

Urban & Community Forestry At a Glance

Published: 
January 1, 2011
The National Institutes for Water Resources
The purpose of the Urban and Community Forestry Program is to create and maintain sustainable urban forests to help improve the quality of urban environments and the quality of life of urban citizens.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

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