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
Electronic Navigational Charts
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
ENC Direct to GIS allows users to display, query, and download all available base editions of NOAA ENC® data in a variety of GIS/CAD formats, using Internet mapping service technology. Nautical chart features contained within a NOAA ENC provide a detailed representation of the U.S. coastal and...Read more
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United States, North AmericaNOAA Shoreline Data
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The NOAA Shoreline Data Explorer provides high-resolution digital shoreline from multi-temporal surveys of our nation's coastline. It provides the following capabilities: view available shoreline project boundaries; view vector shoreline data; view and download FGDC compliant metadata; make...Read more
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United States, North AmericaTechnical Mapping Advisory Council
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September 13, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) is a federal advisory committee established to review and make recommendations to FEMA on matters related to the national flood mapping program authorized under the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.Read more
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United States, North AmericaThe National Flood Insurance Program
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May 20, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This page provides an overview of the National Flood Insurance Program and shares additional information and links for property owners, claims adjusters, insurance professionals, lenders, surveyors and elected officials.Read more
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United States, North AmericaNational Flood Insurance Program: Flood Hazard Mapping
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September 19, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Through FEMA's flood hazard mapping program, Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (MAP), FEMA identifies flood hazards, assesses flood risks and partners with states and communities to provide accurate flood hazard and risk data to guide them to mitigation actions...Read more
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United States, North AmericaFEMA Flood Mapping Products
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July 20, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This page provides an overview of the Flood Map Service Center, points to some of the flood mapping products, and provides a link to the full list of mapping products.Read more
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United States, North AmericaFEMA Flood Map Service Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC) is the official public source for flood hazard information produced in support of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Use the MSC to find your official flood map, access a range of other flood hazard products, and take advantage of tools for better...Read more
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United States, North AmericaFEMA High Water Mark Initiative
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September 12, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The High Water Mark (HWM) Initiative is a community-based awareness program that increases local communities’ awareness of flood risk and encourages action to mitigate that risk.Read more
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United States, North AmericaFEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance
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June 29, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This page provides general information on hazard mitigation and the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs.Read more
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United States, North AmericaFEMA Climate Resilient Mitigation Activities
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August 15, 2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This page provides information on Climate Resilient Mitigation Activities as related to the Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.Read more
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