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

Evaluation Plan for Rural Water Supply Projects

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents a system for evaluating rural water-supply projects. Stresses clarifying project design and identifying promising evaluation approaches. Though field work was conducted in Upper Volta, in Western Africa, the evaluation plan is designed to be generally applicable to rural water projects...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Structure of Job Satisfaction Among New England Fishermen

Published: 
March 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
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
Regional focus: 
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
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water Quality Management in Pond Fish Culture

Published: 
January 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents a study of the variables in waste quality as they affect the survival, reproduction, growth, production, or management of fish. An attempt is made to define 'good' water quality. Information is presented which will be of help in: determining the potential of a body of water for...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Policy Direction for Rural Water Supply in Developing Countries

Published: 
January 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
In order to provide an adequate potable water supply for every individual in developing countries by 1990, greatly increased efforts have been slated by donor agencies during the International Drinking Water Decade (1980-90). To be effective, however, these increased efforts must improve on...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Environmental Studies and Natural Resource Management: an Annotated Guide to University and Government Training Programs in the United States

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report was prepared by the Sierra Club and addresses university courses with emphasis on environmental sustainability and the impact of human activities on areas such as forests, waterways, islands, mountains, and grazing lands.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Appropriate Technology Information for Developing Countries

Published: 
November 1, 1979
Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
This publication was produced to inform the international development community about selected scientific and technical information available from NTIS which can be transferred, adapted, and applied to solve local development problems around the world. the selection was made from the NTIS data file...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Stock Assessment for Tropical Small-Scale Fisheries: Proceedings of an International Workshop Held September 19-21, 1979, At the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R. I.

Published: 
September 21, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
As developing nations increasingly turn to the sea for food and export products, coastal artisanal fisheries threaten to deplete area aquatic resources. This report outlines the results of an AID-funded workshop conducted by the University of Rhode Island on the use of stock assessment for small-...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Expanding Non-Agricultural Uses of Irrigation for the Disadvantaged: Health Aspects

Published: 
July 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
A report on a project to identify what health aspects are associated with irrigation systems and the opportunities and constraints on pesticides.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Land Leveling: Planning Guide

Published: 
July 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the practice of land leveling in agriculture and how past issues created by this farming technique have been overcome. It highlights the importance of precision land leveling which is necessary for proper agricultural drainange.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America