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

Assessment and Field Review of Water Management Research

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The general objective of this research is to increase food production in the arid and sub-humid lands of the less developed countries with appropriate consideration given to increasing employment in the rural sector and utilizing local resources through the improvement of water management practices...Read more

Optimum Utilization of Water Resources; Annual Technical Report, 1973/1974

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Report: Utah State University has special emphasis in "on-farm water management;" Colorado State University in "water delivery and removal systems and relevant institutional development," and the University of Arizona in "watershed systems." Since these universities...Read more

Numerical Model of Flow in a Stream - Aquifer System

Published: 
November 5, 1974
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A three-dimensional, finite difference model was developed for simulating steady and unsteady, saturated and unsaturated flow in a stream-aquifer system. The basis of the model is the finite difference form of Richard's equation for unsaturated and saturated subsurface flow. Effects of stream...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Transfer of Water Resources Knowledge: Proceedings

Published: 
January 1, 1973
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This report covers a conference based on the transfer of water resource knowledge. The diversified papers in this volume are indicative of the concern for the transfer of knowledge. The conference opened with a two-fold approach to aspects of transfer; the transfer of knowledge from developed to...Read more

Width Constrictions in Open Channels

Published: 
November 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The purpose of this study is to compare the existing methods of calculating the backwater due to, or discharge through, a constriction in an open channel, and to show how these methods are but particular expressions of a more general submerged flow equation. An extensive literature review has been...Read more

Salt Water Coning Beneath Fresh Water Wells

Published: 
April 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This research investigates the phenomenon of salt water coning below a discharge well partially penetrating an aquifer in which fresh water is underlain by saline water. The first portion of this report is concerned with the evaluation of techniques presently available for analyzing the performance...Read more

Installation and Field Use of Cutthroat Flumes for Water Measurement

Published: 
March 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The cutthroat flume has been developed for operation under both free flow and submerged flow conditions. The flume has a flat bottom and vertical walls. Its most obvious advantage is economy, since fabrication is facilitated by the flat bottom and removal of the throat section. Also, any particular...Read more

Cutthroat Flume Discharge Relations

Published: 
March 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The purpose of this study is to rate a group of cutthroat flumes which have the same geometric shape. Because of geometric similarity, the behavior of all flumes which are dimensionally similar to those tested should be capable of being predicted within a degree of accuracy suited for field use...Read more

Culverts as Flow Measuring Devices

Published: 
February 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Culverts are encountered throughout irrigation systems. Many of these culverts operate under free surface flow conditions. Usually, the flow depths in the culvert are governed by downstream flow conditions. This particular flow condition can be described as free surface outlet control. Only an...Read more

Problem of Water Scheduling in West Pakistan, Research Studies and Needs

Published: 
November 1, 1971
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The capacity to build and maintain the irrigation system has exceeded the capacity to manage the allocation of water for maximum agricultural production. The irrigation system was not designed to supply total crop water needs plus leaching requirements, but rather to provide sufficient water during...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

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