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 WaterNow

Publication date:
July 1, 2014
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Get on-demand water data directly to your mobile phone or by email. Send an email or text message containing the USGS site number and quickly receive a reply with the most recent observationRead more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

USGS Water Alert

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The U.S. Geological Survey WaterAlert service sends e-mail or text (SMS) messages when certain parameters, as measured by a USGS real-time data-collection station, exceed user-definable thresholds.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

USGS Flood History

Publication date:
October 5, 2016
U.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/Country focus:
North America
United States

USGS National Water Information System (NWIS)

Publication date:
November 2, 2016
U.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/Country focus:
North America
United States

USGS Flood Inundation Mapper

Publication date:
February 10, 2016
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The USGS Flood Inundation Mapper partners with local communities to assist with the development and validation of flood inundation map libraries and provides online access to flood inundation maps along with real-time streamflow data, flood forecasts, and potential loss estimates.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
AHPS provide forecasts of river levels and river flow volumes from an hour to a season for areas large and small, including river forecast information such as: o How high the river will rise; o When the river will reach its peak; o Where property will be flooded; o How long flooding will continue;...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

National Hydrologic Assessment

Publication date:
March 17, 2016
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Hydrologic Assessment is a report issued each spring by the NWS that provides an outlook on U.S. Spring flood potential, river ice jam flood potential, and water supply. Analysis of flood risk integrates late summer and fall precipitation, frost depth, soil saturation levels, stream...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Water Resources Dashboard

Publication date:
March 18, 2016
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This dashboard provides access to maps and data that can help water resource managers and urban planners monitor the potential for extreme precipitation and drought in their regions. The dashboard is organized into three categories: observations; forecasts and outlooks; and people and assetsRead more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

National Water Model

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Water Model (NWM) is a hydrologic model that simulates observed and forecast streamflow over the entire continental United States (CONUS). The NWM simulates the water cycle with mathematical representations of the different processes and how they fit together. This complex...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Precipitation Frequency Data Server (PFDS)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Precipitation Frequency Data Server (PFDS) is a point-and-click interface developed to deliver NOAA Atlas 14 precipitation frequency estimates and associated information. Upon clicking a state on the map, an interactive map of that state will be displayed. From there, a user can identify a...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

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