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
National Water Center (NWC)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This site provides information on the mission and function of the Office of Water Prediction's NWC and access to guidance from the new National Water Model. Read more
Digital Coast Sea Level Rise Viewer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Use this web mapping tool to visualize community-level impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise (up to 6 feet above average high tides). Photo simulations of how future flooding might impact local landmarks are also provided, as well as data related to water depth, connectivity, flood...Read more
Digital Coast Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This online visualization tool supports communities that are assessing their coastal hazard risks and vulnerabilities. The tool creates a collection of user-defined maps that show the people, places, and natural resources exposed to coastal flooding. The maps can be saved, downloaded, or shared to...Read more
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA-GLERL and its partners conduct innovative research on the dynamic environments and ecosystems of the Great Lakes and coastal regions to provide information for resource use and management decisions that lead to safe and sustainable ecosystems, ecosystem services, and human communities. This...Read more
Digital Coast
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Digital Coast was developed to meet the unique needs of the coastal management community. The website provides not only coastal data, but also the tools, training, and information needed to make these data truly useful. Content comes from many sources, all of which are vetted by NOAA. Data sets...Read more
Integrated Water Information Tools
National Conversation on Integrated Water Information for the 21st Century ToolsRead more
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GlobalAssessing Coastal Community Exposure to Flood Hazards
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September 14, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This online visualization tool supports communities that are assessing their coastal hazard risks and vulnerabilities. The tool creates a collection of user-defined maps that show the people, places, and natural resources exposed to coastal flooding. The maps can be saved, downloaded, or shared to...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaCoastal County Snapshots- Flood Exposure
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September 14, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This online tool provides managers and citizens with easy-to-understand charts and graphs that describe complex coastal data. Users select a county of interest and the website does the rest, creating a helpful educational tool for governing bodies and citizen groups. Current snapshot topics include...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaArcNet Brochure for Digital
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July 16, 2021ArcNet is a network of priority areas for marine conservation that spans the entire Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas. Conserving these ecosystems strengthens the resilience of Arctic biodiversity in the face of a rapidly changing climate. Learn what role we all can play in protecting the arctic in...Read more
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