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
Irrigation Requirements in Latin American Countries
Published:
January 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
A study on irrigation requirements in Latin American Countries. With increasing needs for the developments of their natural resources, many Latin American countries are placing increased emphasis upon irrigation and the evaluation of the availability of moisture requirements for agricultural...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Requirements for Turf
Published:
January 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
There is much over irrigation of turf. Some is unavoidable but significant savings of water can be had from a better understanding of the principles of scheduling irrigation. Irrigation scheduling is greatly facilitated by uniformity of soil depth and moisture storage capacity. This paper describes...Read more
Report of Weed Control and Water Quality Study in the Zapotitan Valley
Published:
January 1, 1971U.S. Agency for International Development
Report on research related to weed control in the Zapotitan Valley. An integral part of the research was to include a water quality study, dealing with the contamination of irrigation water by herbicides.Read more
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El Salvador, Latin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Requirements and Climatic Evaluations for Venezuela
Published:
January 1, 1971U.S. Agency for International Development
A study on irrigation requirements and climatic evaluations for Venezuela. With increasing agricultural and natural resource development in Venezuela there is a correspondingly greater need for evaluating irrigation requirements for use in planning, design and in project operations and for a better...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanAnalysis of Ephemeral Flow in Arid lands
Published:
January 1, 1971U.S. Agency for International Development
Ephemeral flow in arid lands in characterized by alternating random periods of wetness and dryness. Sustained flow occurs only in those aridland watersheds fed by snowmelt, large aquifers, reclaimed waste waters, or during sustained periods of rainfall. Stochastic analysis of flows focuses on...Read more
Haiti - Success Story: Helping Communities Rebuild, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a success story showcasing the effort to help communities in Haiti rebuild after the 2010 earthquake.Read more
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Haiti, Latin America and the CaribbeanIndonesia - Success Story: Humanitarian Transportation Bridge Enables Tsunami Response to Remote Islands, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a success story showcasing a humanitarian transportation bridge built to enable tsunami response to remote islands in Indonesia.Read more
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Indonesia, East Asia and PacificBarriers to Expanding Irrigated Agriculture in Sub-Sahara Africa Imposed By Pumping Costs
U.S. Agency for International Development
The costs associated with irrigation pumping, in particular the cost of energy, are assessed in relation to their potential impact on irrigation expansion plans, agricultural economics, and the energy sector. In the Sahel, where the percentage of irrigated agricultural land requiring pumping will...Read more
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Senegal, Sub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.