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

Managing Water Resource Requirements for Growing Electric Generation Demands

Published: 
January 1, 2009
Electric Power Research Institute
This report is a general guide to analytical techniques used to address water resource management as related to long-term sustainability planning, and short-term regulatory requirements, including total maximum daily loads, endangered species, and relicensing of hydropower facilities. The example...Read more

Water and Sustainbility (Volume1): Research Plan

Published: 
January 1, 2002
Electric Power Research Institute
The objective of this study was to determine the likelihood, magnitude, and timing of water shortages, and the degree of electric supply and demand dependency on water -- and to develop a research plan to address the water and sustainability issue before it becomes critical. This research plan...Read more

Water and Sustainability (Volume2): An Assessment of Water Demand, Supply, and Quality in the U.S. -- The Next Half Century

Published: 
January 1, 2002
Electric Power Research Institute
The objective of this study was to characterize the probable magnitude of the quantity of water demanded and supplied, as well as the quality of such water, in the United States for the next half-century -- from 2000 to 2050 -- and identify regional deficits (if any). This study also identifies...Read more

Water and Sustainability (Volume 3): U.S. Water Consumption for Power Production -- The Next Half Century

Published: 
January 1, 2002
Electric Power Research Institute
The objectives of this report are to identify major water-consuming power plant types, determine typical water consumption per unit of generation for each plant type, determine current generation and estimate future generation by power plant and cooling system type, and estimate future aggregate...Read more

Jordan - Water Sector

Published: 
September 5, 2014
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Social Impact (SI) has been contracted by the Millennium Challenge Corporation to measure the impact of the Compact activities on economic and social outcomes. This Impact Evaluation (IE) design report lays out how the SI team aims to establish a causal relationship between program interventions...Read more
Regional focus: 
Jordan

Urban Water Blueprint: Mapping Conservation Solutions to the Global Water Challenge

Published: 
November 18, 2014
The Nature Conservancy
The Urban Water Blueprint report and accompanying interactive website provide a resource for decision-makers in evaluating water quantity and quality risk across the world's largest cities, the steps some cities have taken to overcome water stress, and the cost-benefits of incorporating...Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

Landsat and Water - Case Studies of the Uses and Benefits of Landsat Imagery in Water Resources

Published: 
January 1, 2014
U.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Department of the Interior
The majority of the case studies in this report focus on the use of Landsat data in the area of water resource management, including both U.S. and international uses and benefits. The report begins with a broad examination of laws and policies supporting the Landsat program and best available...Read more

Evaluation of Baseline Ground-Water Conditions in the Mosteiros, Ribeira Paul, and Ribeira Fajã Basins, Republic of Cape Verde, West Africa, 2005-06

Published: 
January 1, 2006
U.S. Geological Survey
This report documents current (2005-06) baseline ground-water conditions in three basins within the West African Republic of Cape Verde (Mosteiros on Fogo, Ribeira Paul on Santo Antão, and Ribeira Fajã on São Nicolau) based on existing data and additional data collected during this study. Ground-...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Groundwater: Wells

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Geological Survey
This resource provides an overview of the different types of wells and their purposes. It also goes into a bit of detail about the way in which aquifer water levels affect wells.Read more

The Water Cycle for Kids and Students

Published: 
March 17, 2014
U.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Department of the Interior
The Water Cycle for Kids and Students is an interactive tool developed by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of the Interior to educated learners of all ages about the water cycle. This diagram is available in three versions: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. It is also...Read more

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