U.S. Domestic Resources
Welcome to the H2infO U.S. Domestic Resources Page, supported by Bank of America. 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
Creating Clean Water Cash Flows: Developing Private Markets for Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Philadelphia
Taken together, the chapters suggest that although
Philadelphia's parcel-based fee system is a good first step
toward drawing private investment to green infrastructure,
many economic barriers remain. In the current market
environment, the discounted payback periods of most green...Read more
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United States, North AmericaProgram Assistance Initial Proposal (PAIP) for the South Pacific Fisheries Access Support Program
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U.S. Agency for International Development
A program assistance initial proposal for the South Pacific Fisheries Access Support Program, a program with objectives to secure fishing rights for U.S. boats and by providing additional resources to the South Pacific region for non-military uses.Read more
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United States, North AmericaManaging Watersheds to Improve Land and Water
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The National Institutes for Water Resources
At first glance, the term watershed management appears to be self-explanatory, its meaning apparent in its very wording. Watershed management is the managing of a watershed. At best, however, this definition is merely the starting point and might appropriately be compared to the initial upland flow...Read more
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United States, North AmericaSharing Colorado River Water: History, Public Policy and the Colorado River Compact
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The National Institutes for Water Resources
The year 1997 marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Colorado River Compact. Delegates from the seven Colorado River Basin states met on November 9, 1922 in New Mexico to discuss, negotiate and ultimately work out the compact. It was then signed in the Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe,...Read more
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United States, North AmericaA Note on Gender Issues in the Provision of Improved Potable Water Supplies in Developing Countries
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U.S. Agency for International Development
There is renewed recognition in the international community of the importance of improved water and sanitation to people in both rural and urban areas in developing countries. Read more
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United StatesThe Value of Trees Statistics Sheet
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The National Institutes for Water Resources
Studies prove that trees have a positive effect on many aspects of people's lives, including their health, home, businesses, communities, drinking water, and air quality...Read more
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United States, North AmericaEconomic Damage Caused By Aquatic Weeds, Preliminary Survey
This report attempts to estimate in a very preliminary way the economic significance of the aquatic weed problem in developing countries.Read more
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United States, North AmericaThe Economics of Water Reform: Institutional Design for Improved Management in LdC
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 States, North AmericaStructure of Job Satisfaction Among New England Fishermen
Several different metrics and evaluation tools were used to evaluate the job satisfaction of fisherman in New England following the passage of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The details of the study and satisfaction levels are included in this report.Read more
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United States, North AmericaReport of the First Meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Human Resources Development
Report from the first meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Human Resources Development held at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 11-12 1982.Read more
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United States, North America