Training Resources

Welcome to the H2infO Training Page! The resources found within this page have been collected from across the U.S. Water Partnership with the goal of aiding in the education and preparation of H2infO users all over the world working to address unique water challenges.

Training Resources

Fisheries and Aquaculture: Handout Material

Published: 
October 11, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
Fish and shellfish are extremely important natural resources for mankind. Most fish are caught in coastal shallow water. Only a few species can be cultured in ponds. The world catch is almost 77 million metric tons, 90 percent of which are marine species. Half of this catch is by and in the...Read more

Crop Water Requirement and Agricultural Drought Assessment Manual

Published: 
February 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
Manuel on crop water requirement and agricultural drought. Drought and disaster have been fairly common throughout recorded history. In several developing countries, population growth exceeds growth in agricultural production. Attempts to increase production or efforts for survival sometimes result...Read more

Irrigation Management for Diversified Cropping

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
Improvements in rice growing technologies during the last two decades have resulted in a number of countries, especially in the humid tropical regions of Asia, nearing self sufficiency in rice production. Consequently, policies are shifting in these countries toward minimizing the under-utilization...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Breeding of Notopterus Borneensis (Bleeker): Carried Out in South Sumatra, Indonesia

Published: 
August 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
Methods for the natural breeding of the Notopterus borneensis (Bleeker) fish under controlled conditions are presented in this manual based on successful breeding activities carried out in South Sumatra province, Indonesia. An introductory section highlights the importance of the species as a...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Induced Spawning on Pangasius Pangasius (Hamilton): Carried Out in South Sumatra, Indonesia

Published: 
July 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
The successfully induced spawning in South Sumatra of Pangasius pangasius (Hamilton), a riverine catfish, is the basis of this manual on artificial breeding techniques for this species. A brief biological description of the species covers physical and reproductive characteristics. The collection...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Pump Selection: a Field Guide for Developing Countries

Published: 
January 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
This manual is designed to enable field technicians an managers who do not necessarily have extensive experience in water engineering to make appropriate choices of water pumping systems and components. It presents the decisions-making process as a logical progression.Read more

Stream Corridors in Watershed Management

Published: 
September 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
Stream corridor management includes the maintenance of riparian and in stream vegetation and maintenance of overall channel morphology with its obstructions , rapids, meanders and adjacent wetlands.Read more

Public Sector Irrigation Training: Guidelines for Preparing Strategies and Programs

Published: 
May 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
Over the past 20 years, vast sums of money have been invested in irrigation and drainage infrastructure, but far less in the most important resource of all: the people who operate, maintain, and use the constructed systems. This document presents general guidelines to help developing countries...Read more

Benin Rural Water and Sanitation Project Management and Supervision Workshop

Published: 
November 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
From 2-11 October 1989, WASH conducted a workshop on Supervision and Management for Beninese and American supervisors working for the USAID Rural Water and Sanitation Project. The workshop took place at Abomey where the project is headquartered. The training was facilitated by two consultants whose...Read more
Regional focus: 
BeninSub-Saharan Africa

Workshop Design for the Training of Trainers

Published: 
June 1, 1991
U.S. Agency for International Development
This training guide describes a 10-day workshop for trainers who will train field workers in performing the tasks needed to work with communities on water and sanitation activities. The training can cover activities involving technical skills, such as latrine construction, spring capping, or well...Read more