Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Water, Climate Change and Forests: A Report on Effects of and Responses to Climate Change's Impacts on Watersheds
Published:
June 1, 2010U.S. Department of Agriculture
This report describes some adaptation opportunities associated with forest management, specifically in the context of water and aquatic ecosystems. The first two sections describe the importance of forests to the Nation's water resources and summarize observed and projected effects of climate...Read more
Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems- Level I Inventory Field Guide
Published:
March 1, 2012U.S. Department of Agriculture
This Level I inventory field guide describes a national protocol to supply data used in project identification and planning. Data collected through this field guide serve as the basis for the assessment of project and activity effects on, and the identification of project-level design and...Read more
Technical Guide to Managing Groundwater Resources
Published:
May 1, 2007U.S. Department of Agriculture
This technical guide provides guidance for implementing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service national ground water policy. It describes hydrological, geological, and ecological concepts, as well as the
managerial responsibilities that must be considered to ensure the wise and...Read more
National Best Management Practices for Water Quality Management on National Forest System Lands
Published:
April 1, 2012U.S. Department of Agriculture
This technical guide is the first volume of guidance for the
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National
Best Management Practices (BMP) Program. The National
BMP Program was developed to improve agency performance and accountability in managing water quality consistent with the...Read more
AgroClimate - Tools for Managing Climate Risk in Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
AgroClimate is an innovative web resource for decision support and learning covering the southeastern United States. The website provides interactive tools and climate information to improve crop management decisions and reduce production risks associated with climate variability, climate change,...Read more
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