U.S. Domestic Resources

Welcome to the H2infO U.S. Domestic Resources Page. On this page you will find U.S. Water Partnership member resources aimed at helping domestic stakeholders address the unique water challenges of the United States.

U.S. Domestic Resources

Forecasting Water Use in U.S. Irrigated Agriculture With Different Alternative Futures

Published: 
February 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
The results of the forecasting effort of the National Water Commission show both how (a) the economic demands for water in irrigated agriculture can be estimated and (b) how water use will be affected by policy decisions and the life styles of U.S. citizens. The importance of varying certain...Read more
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United StatesNorth America

International Conference on Marine Resources Development in Eastern Africa

Published: 
January 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
The University of Dar es Salaam hosted this conference on marine resource development as a major step toward founding a center for marine resources at the university. Included in this conference report are the opening and closing addresses, and the papers presented with their supplementary...Read more
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United StatesNorth America

Calibration and Application of the Jensen - Haise Evapotranspiration Equation

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
TO ESTIMATE THE CONSUMPTION USE OF VARIOUS CROPS USING CLIMATIC DATA, A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING EVAPOTRANSPIRATION AFTER CALIBRATING THE JENSEN-HAISE EQUATION IS AS FOLLOWS: 1) DETERMINE MEAN DAILY TEMPERATURE (T) FROM DAILY MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES FOR THE SEASON AND...Read more
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United StatesNorth America

Effects of Waterhyacinth Cover on Water Chemistry, Phytoplankton, and Fish in Ponds

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mort.) Solms) cover of 0, 5, 10, or 25% surface was established in fertilized ponds stocked with the fish, Tilapia aurea (Steindachner), at Auburn, Alabama. Measurements of water chemistry, phytoplankton density, and fish production were made during the 1973...Read more
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United StatesNorth America

Numerical Model of Flow in a Stream - Aquifer System

Published: 
November 5, 1974
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A three-dimensional, finite difference model was developed for simulating steady and unsteady, saturated and unsaturated flow in a stream-aquifer system. The basis of the model is the finite difference form of Richard's equation for unsaturated and saturated subsurface flow. Effects of stream...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Effect of Water Circulation and Aeration on Water Quality and Production of Catfish in a Closed System

Published: 
August 27, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report outlines the effect of water circulation and aeration on water quality and production of catfish in a closed system. Circulation-aeration by paddle wheel, and by venturi pump through underwater and overheard gravel filters were tested.Read more
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United StatesNorth America

Water Management Research in Arid and Sub-Humid Lands of Less Developed Countries, Annual Report, 1975/1976; Executive Summary

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Inadequate water is the primary constraint of agricultural production in a large portion of the developing countries. The technology for using available water supplies most efficiently is either lacking or not adapted to the available resources, in many of these countries.Read more
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United StatesNorth America

The Economics of Water Reform: Institutional Design for Improved Management in LdC

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Deals with the productivity of irrigated agriculture but, at the same time, emphasizes the importance of equity in irrigated systems. Suggests irrigation potentials may be expanded through the construction of new projects; rehabilitation and modification of the infrastructure in existing projects;...Read more
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United StatesNorth America

International Center for Aquaculture

Published: 
July 1, 1970
U.S. Agency for International Development
This brochure discusses the recognition which Auburn University received for work done in the field of fisheries and land management. An overview is provided to the work done at Auburn and the improvements in fishing technologies and applicability to areas outside of the United States.Read more
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United StatesNorth America

Directory of Selected U.S. Training Programs, Short Courses and Workshops in Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management

Published: 
January 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
Recent U.S. Government mandates and a surge of worldwide concern for environmental and natural resource management have created a demand for training programs in these subjects. Several U.S. institutions now offer training programs in various aspects of environmental protection, including forestry...Read more
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United StatesNorth America