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
Ecohydrology and Hydrogeophysics Science Lab
Published:
January 1, 2013Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Trenton Franz's laboratory website with research and publications linksRead more
Assessing the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Industrial Water Use Productivity and Efficiency Within the Great Lakes Region
This report assessed five representative industries within the Great Lakes watershed that are supplied with treated drinking water and that discharge to a local wastewater utility. The assessments that were conducted focused on four factors: 1. Potential water conservation opportunities; 2...Read more
Extreme Weather: a Mixed BAG for Dead Zones
World Resources Institute
This post analyzes the potential impact that extreme weather events of 2011-2012-a warm winter, even warmer summer, and a drought that covered nearly two-thirds of the continental United States- and the impacts that continued extreme weather patterns will have upon dead zones in waterways across...Read more
How Food Production Impacts Water Quality
World Resources Institute
Our water systems are currently being threatened by the crops we grow and food we produce. In many countries, agriculture is the leading source of nutrient pollution in waterways- a situation that's expected to worsen as the global population increases and the demand for food grows. With its...Read more
The Role of the Public and Private Sectors in Water Provision in Arizona, USA
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Sustainable water management is a critical concern in the semi-arid portions of the American Southwest. This paper explains the decentralized approach to water supply management in this region, including the traditional roles of the public and private sectors. With Arizona as a focus, it explores...Read more
Regional focus:
Latin America and the CaribbeanEvaluating Economic Impacts of Semiconductor Manufacturing in Water-Limited Regions
The National Institutes for Water Resources
High-volume semiconductor manufacturing (HVSM) with high demands for freshwater is often located in regions with limited water resources. This nexus of water demand and water scarcity has raised concerns among municipal governments, prompting several to consider water supply restrictions as they...Read more
Cyber-Physical Networking Lab
Published:
January 1, 2012Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Mehmet Can Vuran's research website on wireless underground sensor networks, etc.Read more
Water Productivity and Efficiency for Instream Flow in the Colorado River Basin
This report summarizes efforts to explore whether water Productivity and Efficiency efforts can be linked in practice to improved instream flows in areas of the Colorado River basin. In brief, we found that practical possibilities to do this do exist within the current context of the river basin...Read more
Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: A Blueprint for Action and Policy Agenda
Published:
May 1, 2011Alliance for Water Efficiency
The Blueprint for Action addresses three broad elements: policy/codes, research, and programs. In developing it, AWE and ACEEE analyzed and consolidated contributions from over fifty thought-leaders from across the energy and water efficiency communities. The goal of this blueprint and policy...Read more
World Water Day: How Cities Cause "Dead Zones"
World Resources Institute
World Water Day this year focuses on "Water for Cities," but what about water from cities? Urban runoff is one of the biggest threats to water quality around the world, with serious impacts on economies and people. However, it's a problem that most cities are only starting to address.Read more
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