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
Third Annual Report for The Period January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000: Agrometeorological Approach to Crop Water Use Evaluation for Improved Irrigation Efficiency
Published:
January 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of the project was to develop a method for crop water use evaluation that would improve irrigation efficiency in the conditions of Kyrgyzstan and to transfer technology test in Israel for implementation in Kyrgyzstan. The project required the purchase of AMS sensors. a comparative...Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaReclaiming Poland's Riverine Resources: Final Report Covering Period 9/14/92-4/31/96
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March 1, 1997U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall objective of this project was the development of a verifiable, spatially extensible Geographic Information System model of vegetation, soils, land use, topography, and nitrogen and phosphorus dynamics within the Olawa River watershed inwestern Poland. We have completed the overall GIS...Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaMigration and Transformation of Organic Chemical Compounds in Polluted Turkmenistan Water Bodies
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May 1, 1996U.S. Agency for International Development
This project analyzed the use of pesticides in the Gara-Gum canal, situated in Turkmenistan, and discussed plans to sample the canal to develop analytical techniques for the analysis of pesticide residues in canal waters. Read more
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Turkmenistan, Europe and Central AsiaWater Quality Pre-Investment Studies in Four Danube River Tributary Basins: Summary Report [1993]
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July 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The objectives of WASH'S wastewater pre-investment studies on the four river basins were to assess major sources of water pollution in each basin; to develop a priority ranking of possible pollution control projects in accordance with criteria that include impacts on human health and the...Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.