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
Well Owners' Guide to Ground Water Resources in Yavapai County
Published:
March 1, 2008National Water Research Institute
An overview of the use of ground water in Yavapai County, Arizona, which includes specific goals for using water in an arid climate.Read more
Some Ideas on Water
National Water Research Institute
Water issues have often divided the Tucson, Arizona community, but our core views may be more similar than we thought. That is one of the conclusions I draw from sifting through almost 350 comments from the Community Conversation on Water held in late October. The one-day program was designed first...Read more
Arroyo 2008 River Restoration: Arizona's Oft Neglected Waterways Get Overdue Attention
National Water Research Institute
Urbanization, channelization, groundwater depletion, irrigated agriculture, and a variety of other activities have significantly affected many of Arizona's rivers, and citizens are awakening to the resulting problems. In contrast to their ecologically degraded counterparts, healthy, well-...Read more
Conserve to Enhance: Voluntary Municipal Conservation to Support Environmental Restoration
National Water Research Institute
Existing water conservation programs may not effectively target water users that are motivated by environmental concerns.' An earlier project, which culminated in a report dated July 2006, recognized the ongoing need for supplemental inputs of water in riparian restoration projects, which are...Read more
Layperson's Guide to Arizona Water
National Water Research Institute
As part of its commitment to serve the water education needs of Arizona citizens, the Water Resources Research Center teamed up with the Water Education Foundation to produce the Layperson's Guide to Arizona Water. The publication meets a longstanding need: it offers in a single, reader-...Read more
Water Conservation Banking: Municipal Water Conservation to Support Environmental Enhancement
National Water Research Institute
In the Southwest United States attempts to improve the health and habitat value of riparian areas have focused on environmental restoration and preservation activities. In this predominantly arid region, many environmental enhancement activities require supplemental irrigation water. Identifying...Read more
National Pollutant Removal Performance Database
National Water Research Institute
This report provides an overview of the National Pollutant Removal Database, which consists of 139 individual best management practices performance studies.Read more
Multipurpose Benefits of Regional Detention/Retention Facilities in Pima County, Arizona
National Water Research Institute
This paper provides a brief overview of the Kino Environmental Restoration Project, evaluates the potential for a multi-purpose use of Pima County regional detention basins, examines the level of effort and cost-effectiveness of multi-purpose applications, and presents conclusions and...Read more
Arizona Conserve Water Educators' Guide
National Water Research Institute
Arizona Conserve Water is a publication dedicated to the premise that it is never too early to learn to conserve water. The K-12 educators' guide is a tool to help Arizona teachers develop among their students a knowledge and respect for water in their semi-arid home state.Read more
Using Rainwater to Grow Livable Communities: Regulatory and Incentive Systems
National Water Research Institute
A one page overview of the incentives that can be used to motivate municipality residents to save water and implement sustainable water practices.Read more
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