Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
Irrigation Water Management
Published:
July 1, 2006U.S. Department of Agriculture
Water management is an important element of irrigated crop production. Efficient irrigation systems and water management practices can help maintain farm profitability in an era of limited, higher cost water supplies. Efficient water management may also reduce the impact of irrigated production on...Read more
Solution Story: Pauline Kangoro - Moringa Producer
Published:
December 1, 2014Winrock International
A solution story about Pauline Kangoro, a moringa producer who was given technical training under the SolutionMUS approach and has become a leader in her community for women producers of moringa and moringa value-added products. Read more
Solution Story: Water Brings Health and Wealth to Nepal
Published:
January 1, 2009Winrock International
A solution story about how a combination of more water and technical training allow rural Nepali families to substantially increase their income.Read more
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South East AsiaSolution Story: Cluster Repairmen Attend In-depth Rope Pump Repair Course
Published:
December 1, 2010Winrock International
A solution story about how technical training for community rope pump repair people ensures sustainability of community water points in Zinder, Niger.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSolution Story: Handwashing Stations, Convenient and Healthy
Published:
December 1, 2010Winrock International
A solution story about handwashing promotion in Zinder, Niger. Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSolution Story: Lavina Venance - Small-scale organic vegetable producer
Published:
September 1, 2013Winrock International
A solution story about a mother's success with kitchen gardening under the iWASH Multiple-Use Water Services program in Morogoro, Tanzania. ...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSolution Story: Juma Mape - Manual Well Driller
Published:
September 1, 2013Winrock International
A solution story about a local well driller, who, with training and support, becomes a financially successful entrepreneur.Read more
Solution Story: Peter Mbuya - Improved Poultry Production
Published:
September 1, 2013Winrock International
A solution story about Peter Mbuya, a Tanzanian poultry and goat farmer who benefited from water for productive activities and received targeted support to professionalize and expand his operation.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaClimate Resilience Evaluation Tool (CREAT) Fact Sheet
Published:
January 1, 1970U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT), developed under EPA’s Climate Ready Water Utilities initiative, assists drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility owners and operators in assessing risks to utility assets and operations. This fact sheet outlines its features...Read more
A Procedure to Estimate the Response of Aquatic Systems to Changes in Phosphorous and Nitrogen Inputs
Published:
October 1, 1999U.S. Department of Agriculture
This document provides a simple assessment procedure
to estimate the responsiveness of a waterbody to
changes in the supply (loading) of phosphorus (P) and
nitrogen (N). Lakes, rivers, streams, and estuaries may
be assessed with this procedure. Few data about the
waterbody are required. The...Read more
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