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

Restructuring the Litani River Authority, Lebanon

Published: 
May 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Litani River Authority (LRA) was created more than 50 years ago as a development/engineering agency to harness water resources of the Litani River Basin for the benefit of Lebanon. Today a host of water-related issues have emerged in the Litani River Basin and threaten the current water uses...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

Knowledge Assessment Survey in the Litani River Basin, Lebanon

Published: 
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The LRMBS Program is a four-year program to improve water management in the Litani River Basin in the Bekaa. It is undertaken by IRG, in cooperation with LRA, and is funded by USAID. The program began in September 2009 and has four components: Building institutional capacity, Water monitoring,...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

LRBMS: Farmer Satisfaction Survey-2012

Published: 
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The LRMBS Program is a four-year program aimed at improving the quality of water management in the Litani River Basin (South and Central Bekaa). It is undertaken by IRG, in cooperation with LRA, and is funded by USAID. The program began in late 2009 and has four components: Building institutional...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

Water Pollution Awareness Campaign in the Litani River Basin

Published: 
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The LRMBS Program is a four-year program to improve water management in the Litani River Basin in the Bekaa. It is undertaken by IRG, in cooperation with LRA, and is funded by USAID. The program began in October 2009 and has four components: Building institutional capacity, Water monitoring,...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

Litani River Walk Through Survey

Published: 
January 1, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
During May-September 2011, IRG conducted a walk-through survey of the Litani River and its tributaries. The objective of this walk-through was to qualitatively assess the gradual degradation of the Litani River as it flows from source to outlet and use this information to raise awareness among...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

Leakage Detection Survey of the Qaraoun Dam, Lebanon Using Remotely Operated Vehicle

Published: 
January 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
In April of 2010 a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) inspection was completed on the upstream face of the Qaraoun Dam in Lebanon. The survey was completed under contract with International Resources Group (IRG) of Washington, D.C. with funding from the United States Agency for International...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

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