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
California's Water Footprint
Pacific Institute
This report analyzes the state's water footprint, that is the amount of water required to produce the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the beverages we drink, and the other goods on which we rely. Read more
Regional focus:
United StatesA Twenty-First Century U.S. Water Policy
Published:
July 2, 2021Pacific Institute
Environmental justice is a trending topic among water officials, especially for those who are trying to reorient federal water policy to increase equity. Environmental justice advocates are attempting to correct the decades of water injustices that have targeted disenfranchised communities,...Read more
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United StatesDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.