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

Arizona Environmental Flows and Water Demand Bulletin: Colorado River Region

Published: 
August 3, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This bulletin provides a concise introduction to the current knowledge about environmental water demands in the Colorado River Region. It outlines gaps in the understanding of environmental demands and illustrates how environmental demands can be considered in the context of other regional water...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Arizona Environmental Flows and Water Demand Bulletin: Central Arizona Region

Published: 
August 3, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This bulletin provides a concise introduction to the current knowledge about environmental water demands in the Central Arizona Region. It outlines gaps in the understanding of environmental demands and illustrates how environmental demands can be considered in the context of other regional water...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Environmental Flow and Water Demands: Southeastern Arizona

Published: 
August 3, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This bulletin provides a concise introduction to the current knowledge about environmental water demands in the Southeastern Arizona Region. It outlines gaps in the understanding of environmental demands and illustrates how environmental demands can be considered in the context of other regional...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Arroyo 2012 Border Water Source of Conflict and Cooperation

Published: 
January 1, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
The U.S-Mexico border is not only where two countries meet, but where different cultures face a common need for effective and sustainable use of the available resources. The management of resources and environmental hazards in this region is challenging. Agencies from both countries are addressing...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Moving Forward from Vulnerability to Adaptation

Published: 
January 1, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Tucson is located in the semi-arid northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert in southeastern Arizona, with mountains on each side - the Santa Catalinas to the north, the Rincons to the east, the Tucson Mountains to the west, and the Santa Ritas to the south. Most of the population of the greater...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #12, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 29, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
According to a USAID implementing partner, local staff conducted an assessment of Petite Riviere de l'Artibonite, Artibonite Department, and determined ongoing needs for food assistance. As of September 27, approximately 1,194 IDPs remained in seven shelters. Prior to September 24, when...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #11, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 26, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
On September 26, a third USAID/OFDA-chartered aircraft arrived in Port au Prince with 5,088 hygiene kits, 4,350 ten-liter water containers, and three 10,000-liter water bladders from the USAID/OFDA warehouse in Miami, Florida. Worth more than $96,000, including transport, the additional...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #9, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 22, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/DART and CDC staff noted need for soap, mosquito nets, access to potable water, and medical supplies in shelters in Gonaives. CDC staff is coordinating with headquarters to provide diagnostic kits and training to the Haitian national Laboratory to increase local diagnostic capacity in...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #10, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 22, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
In Bainet, USAID/DART staff reported that Hurricane Gustav had destroyed 23 homes and damaged 236 others, according to the Mayor's office. Approximately 908 individuals are residing in temporary shelters in Bainet, according to the USAID/DART. ' USAID/DART staff noted damage to the...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #8, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 18, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
A number of communities remain inaccessible and the humanitarian situation remains unclear. IOM noted need for adequate sanitation in shelters in Gonaives. A major disease outbreak has not occurred but IOM reported that diarrhea has affected more than 50% of IDPs in shelters.Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

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