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
Low-Water Tree and Plant Guide: Water Wise Communities
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Homeowners are concerned about how much water is need to support the tree and plant landscaped. Landscape alternatives are need to help save water and reduce utility costs.Read more
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United States, North AmericaTucson Water Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Program Brochure
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Rainwater harvesting is the capture diversion, and storage of rainwater for plant irrigation, the primary concept is to slow down as much of the rainwater runoff as possible and keep it on the property.Read more
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United States, North AmericaU.S. University Role in Education for Marine Resources Development in the LdC's
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March 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Representatives from U.S. universities concerned with international educational assistance in the marine sector gathered at the University of Rhode Island in December 1977 to discuss their common interests. Some of the topics reviewed were near shore and artisan fisheries, aquaculture, coastal land...Read more
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United States, North AmericaA Workshop Design for Latrine Construction
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June 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this training workshop is to provide participants with the needed skills and knowledge for assisting rural communities to organize and implement sanitary waste disposal projects and maintain sanitation facilities. This workshop is for participants who work with rural communities to...Read more
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United States, North AmericaA Workshop Design for Rainwater Roof Catchment Systems
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June 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The following training guide provides systematic skill development for training local project promoters in the steps and techniques necessary for a project in rainwater roof catchment systems. It provides training in setting up systems intended for either dry or wet areas. The guide is a response...Read more
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United States, North AmericaField Manual for Water Quality Sampling
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July 1, 1996The National Institutes for Water Resources
The overriding objective of this manual is to provide consistent field sampling protocols for the numerous agencies and individuals who require water quality information. However, it is not intended to replace any sampling plan. The Spanish-language version of this manual also is available to help...Read more
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United States, North AmericaLiterature Synthesis on Climate Change Implications for Water and Environmental Resources
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September 1, 2013The National Institutes for Water Resources
This is a Literature Synthesis on Climate Change Implications for Water and Environmental Resources.Read more
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United States, North AmericaCase Studies Analyzing the Economic Benefits of Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure Programs
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August 1, 2013The National Institutes for Water Resources
This report was prepared to help utilities, state and municipal agencies, and other storm water professionals understand the potential benefits of their low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI) programs. The objectives are to highlight different evaluation methods that have...Read more
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United States, North AmericaDesert Water Harvesting Initiative: Rainwater and Stormwater Harvesting, Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development for Improved Sustainability and Adaption to Climate Change
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June 4, 2013The National Institutes for Water Resources
This article is about the green infrastructure and the low impact development. It also shows how water harvesting can but at a solution on multiple scales.Read more
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United States, North AmericaOur Built and Natural Environments: a Technical Review of the Interactions Among Land Use, Transportation, and Environmental Quality (Second Ed)
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June 1, 2013The National Institutes for Water Resources
This resource discusses the status of and trends in land use, development, and transportation and their environmental implications. It articulates the current understanding of the relationship between the built environment and the quality of air, water, land resources, habitat, and human health. It...Read more
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