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
Webinar on "Living Shorelines - Types, Tools and Techniques"
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This webcast will introduce living shoreline projects and explain the values of such projects and their implementation methodologies. Important points to be covered include: site selection criteria, appropriate techniques for differing energy regimes, innovative practices, and implementation tools.Read more
Webinar on "Wetlands Supplement: Integrating Wetlands Into Watershed Planning"
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Wetlands are the crucial link between the land and water and play an integral role in the healthy functioning of watersheds. The Supplement promotes using a watershed approach that protects existing freshwater wetlands and maximizes opportunities to use restored, enhanced, and created freshwater...Read more
Webinar on "How Can We Build the Capacity and Effectiveness of Watershed Groups"
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This webcast will feature an exchange of ideas on supporting local stakeholder efforts to protect and restore watersheds. Panelists will discuss how the U.S. EPA and other organizations are addressing the needs of watershed groups by providing technical tools and support to the local level and what...Read more
Webinar on "Tools for Protecting Coastal Wetlands"
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This webcast will provide information on several tools that can help address impacts on coastal wetland ecosystems from immediate impacts (development) to long-term (sea level rise) in order to help improve decision-making and provide readily accessible information to practitioners.Read more
Webinar on "Eight Tools for Watershed Protection in Developing Areas"
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This webcast will highlight effective tools communities can apply to minimize the impact of land development on their streams, lakes and estuaries. It will begin by showing how impervious cover (IC) is used as a key index of watershed development. Next, current research will be reviewed on the...Read more
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