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
Farm Irrigation Structures
Published:
March 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
A handbook of information on small irrigation structures is presented. Individual sections treat: delivery channels and ditches and control, water measuring, and other structures; low pressure pipe systems; construction and installation of ditches and pipes; and operation and maintenance...Read more
Taking a Water Sample
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to take a proper water sample to test the water quality.Read more
Conducting Sanitary Surveys to Determine Acceptable Surface Water Sources
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes factors and their importance in determining existing and potential sources of contamination of a water source.Read more
Designing Small Dams
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note outlines the steps that must be taken to design small earth dams: -location of suitable site -design of the dam embankment -design the spillway.Read more
Planning How to Use Sources of Ground Water
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses planning and implementation of these eight activities: -recognize the problem -set objectives -collect data -formulate alternatives -select suitable method -maintain system -evaluate system.Read more
Methods of Developing Sources of Ground Water
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Wells are used to developer extract ground water. A well is simply a hole that pierces an aquifer so that water may be pumped or lifted out. Wells can be classified according to their method of construction. Five types are: - hand-dug - driven - jetted - bored - cable tool.Read more
Water for the World: Planning Disease Control Programs
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Document provides 8 steps to comprising a comprehensive disease control program. Each step is intended to assure that all relevant problems and possibilities are considered in the development, implementation and evaluation of a program or project. The steps are essential for mobilizing community...Read more
Water Treatment in Emergencies
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
The treatment of water supplies in emergency situations is important to protect people's health. When natural disasters, drought, or social unrest cause a loss of supply of portable water or when, for any reason, a water supply is disrupted or a supply change is necessary, measures should be...Read more
Village Technology Handbook: Developing Water Resources
Published:
January 1, 1970U.S. Agency for International Development
The Village Technology Handbook is aimed at helping villagers to master the resources available to them: to improve their own lives and to bring their villages more fully into the lives of the nations of which they form a basic and important part. Technical information is a basic factor in the...Read more
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