Sustainability
According to Global Water Challenge, sustainability is one of the most pressing issues facing the WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sector today. More than 30 percent of WASH projects fail after two to five years. Resources available to help address this challenge include guidance on operations and maintenance approaches, tools to estimate long-term costs, and other resources to support sustainability.
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Sustainability Resources
Vegetation Drought Response Index (VEGDRI)
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June 30, 2014U.S. Geological SurveyRobert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
The National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) produces VegDRI in collaboration with the US Geological Survey's (USGS) Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS), and the High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC). Main researchers working on VegDRI are Dr. Brian Wardlow, with...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaNRD Oral History Project
Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
A website produced by the Water for Food Global Institute and partners, featuring oral histories about the development of Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts, a unique groundwater management institution based on local governance.Read more
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