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
How Bay-wide Nutrient Trading Could Benefit Maryland Farms
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June 1, 2010World Resources Institute
This working paper evaluates the opportunities for Maryland farms to sell nutrient credits in a proposed nutrient trading program in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.Read more
How Bay-wide Nutrient Trading Could Benefit Virginia Farms
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April 1, 2010World Resources Institute
This working paper evaluates the opportunities for Virginia farms to sell nutrient credits in a proposed nutrient trading program in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.Read more
Agricultural Water to Municipal Use
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December 15, 2008The National Institutes for Water Resources
This article reviews the institutional incentives for and barriers to voluntary water transfers in Arizona, focusing on the role of agricultural water supply organizations in the development of water markets. Survey results from a cross-section of agricultural water supply organizations in Arizona...Read more
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United States, North AmericaBangladesh_Price_Sectorenvironmentalanalysis_Jul_2008
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January 1, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Increased awareness of the impact of modern society and manufacturing production on both nature and the quality of human life has brought about a concern for sustainable or green production. Along with initiatives to increase production and facilitate market access of the small and medium business...Read more
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South East AsiaConservation Best Management Practices, Cost-Share and Water Quality Trading Programs in the United States Department of Agriculture
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July 1, 2006World Resources Institute
This policy note outlines economic and "fairness" reasons why supporting the sale of the cost-share portion of agricultural nutrient and sediment reductions is not the most appropriate policy for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other government agencies to adopt...Read more
Final Report Covering Period 11/95-12/00: Development of a Geographic Information System for Assessment of Suitable Areas for Runoff Irrigation
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May 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
In arid regions like the experimental basin of the Sanzar river in Uzbekistan the agricultural activity is restricted by the small amount of river water. At the same time there are sufficient rain water resources during spring which can be harvested, stored in soil and used by plants during the dry...Read more
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Uzbekistan, Europe and Central AsiaCharging for Irrigation Water: The Issues and Options, With a Case Study From Iran
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January 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
Inadequate funding for maintenance of irrigation works and emerging shortages of water are prevalent problems. to combat them, the use of water charges to generate resources for maintenance and to reduce demand is widely advocated. Examples from other utilities and from the domestic/industrial...Read more
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Iran, Middle East and North AfricaThird Annual Report for The Period January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000: Agrometeorological Approach to Crop Water Use Evaluation for Improved Irrigation Efficiency
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January 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of the project was to develop a method for crop water use evaluation that would improve irrigation efficiency in the conditions of Kyrgyzstan and to transfer technology test in Israel for implementation in Kyrgyzstan. The project required the purchase of AMS sensors. a comparative...Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaPredicting Water Availability in Irrigation Tank Cascade Systems: The Cascade Water Balance Model
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January 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents "Cascade", a water balance model that can predict tank water availability in the Thirappane tank cascade system in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The model determines tank water availability on a daily basis for the purpose of improving productive use of the water...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaValuing Water in Irrigated Agriculture and Reservoir Fisheries: A Multiple-Use Irrigation System in Sri Lanka
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January 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
Decision makers often lack information on the relative economic contributions of water for both irrigation and non-irrigation uses, resulting in inefficient and inequitable water allocation decisions. to help address this problem, the present report examines the relative economic contributions of...Read more
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