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
Arizona's Water Future: Challenges and Opportunities, 85Th Arizona Town Hall Background Report
National Water Research Institute
The 85th Arizona Town Hall was held at Grand Canyon, October 31 - November 3, 2004 and addressed 'Arizona's Water Future: Challenges and Opportunities.' This Town Hall examined Arizona's future water supply as it relates to our state's continuing rapid population growth,...Read more
A Model for Pro-Poor Wealth Creation Through Small-Plot Irrigation and Integrated Service Provision
iDE
This paper relates to the field experience of iDE in strengthening linkages between irrigation development and poverty alleviation. Data from field projects in Nepal and India suggest that iDE's methodology can lead to significant additional income for small farmers and other micro and small...Read more
Handbook of Water Use and Conservation
Published:
January 1, 2001Alliance for Water Efficiency
As drought, pollution, and sprawl make water increasingly scarce, many are seeking new and sustainable solutions to water supply problems. This book is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and state-of-the-art reference ever published on water use, conservation, and the growing array of...Read more
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GlobalLaundromats and Common Area Laundry Facilities Water Savings Tips
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page provides information and water saving tips on coin operated laundromats, common area clothes washers, and multi-load washer replacements.Read more
Non-Residential Fixtures, Appliances and Equipment
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page offers information on non-residential fixtures, appliances, and equipment as well as links to the latest research and information about this important end user category.Read more
Water Saving Tips: Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Water Use
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page provides water saving tips for commercial, industrial, and institutional water use. Tips touch on general operations, cooling, steam sterilizers, cleaning, restrooms, showers, kitchen, laundry, and landscape efficiency.Read more
Alliance for Water Productivity and Efficiency Water and Energy Introduction
This page serves as an introduction to the conceptual framework of the connection between water and energy, or the water-energy nexus as it is often referred to.'A resources section is included at the bottom of the page with links to informative documents and web sites.Read more
On-Site Alternate Water Sources & Use Introduction
Alliance for Water Efficiency
There are many water sources available on building sites that can supplement the more traditional water sources. These water sources are non-potable, and vary greatly in quality. Most of the on-site water resources have limited application, and are never suitable for human consumption. The...Read more
Hotels and Motels Introduction to Water Saving
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Water savings potential varies greatly at hotels, depending on the type of facility and the how guests use the hotel. Guest rooms are not the only area to find potential water savings. Many larger hotels have significant water use resulting from banquets, conferences, restaurants, nightclubs, day...Read more
Manufacturing Introduction to Water Saving
Alliance for Water Efficiency
In many cases, manufacturing facilities provide a great opportunity for water efficiency and conservation.Depending on the industrial process, this sector usually contains the water utilities largest customers. The most common uses for water in manufacturing are cooling, process uses, cleaning,...Read more
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