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
Community-Based Water Resiliency Tool (CBWR)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) Tool (version 2.0) is an easy way to find out how prepared your community is to handle emergencies that impact your water systems and learn about tools and resources that can be used to build resilience.Read more
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GlobalUsing Collective Impact to Improve Water Security
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July 26, 2016Achieving water security is a complex challenge. Across the U.S. and around the world, communities are struggling to balance water usage between four competing needs: human well-being, economic activities, ecosystem health, and climate resilience. Yet many of our typical responses: rationing, price...Read more
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GlobalConservation Gateway Database: Science Articles
The Nature Conservancy
This is a list of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters authored by TNC staff, including links to pdf versions where available.Read more
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GlobalRocky Mountain haze - Study finds a link between drought and air quality in the western wilderness
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March 1, 2017Desert Research Institute
Article exploring the correlation between wildfires and droughts, as exposed by a study by Gannet Hallar, Ph.D., a professor of atmospheric science at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Utah. Read more
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