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
The Glacial Lake Handbook: Reducing Risk from Dangerous Glacial Lakes in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Published:
February 1, 2014U.S. Agency for International Development
Although glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have occurred repeatedly in many places around the world, perhaps no country has as much experience with managing such lakes as Peru. This technical report is a distillation of the experiences and knowledge acquired during seven decades of active lake...Read more
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Peru, Latin America and the CaribbeanSolutions for Urban Flood Management
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May 30, 2013Xylem, Inc.
Cities all around the world regularly confront natural disasters that threaten human lives, livelihoods and the natural environment upon which we all depend. in a world where many cities are growing rapidly and facing increasing exposure to water scarcity, changes in weather patterns, and other...Read more
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Argentina, Latin America and the CaribbeanLatin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: April FY 2013
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April 1, 2013U.S. Agency for International Development
Brief document offers snapshot of USAID/OFDA foreign disaster assistance for Latin America, the Caribbean, San Jose and Costa Rica.Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanPlanning for Water and Sanitation Programs in the Caribbean
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June 1, 1990U.S. Agency for International Development
The objectives of this study are similar to those of the Central America and Andean reports: (1)to determine existing levels of coverage (the number of people with access to basic water and sanitation services), (2) to assess levels of investment currently committed by external support agencies and...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanReport on the Groundwater Resources of Project-B, Caymanas Area, St. Catherine
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July 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
The Naggo Head spring channel passes through the southern part of the area in a west-east direction. The physiographic position is an alluvial plain and the topography is level to nearly level.Read more
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Jamaica, Latin America and the CaribbeanReport on the Groundwater Levels in Parts of Bernard Lodge and Caymanas Areas and Adjoining Coastal Area St. Catherine Plains
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July 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
The Crop Diversification and Irrigation Project started functioning officially from October 1985, to reinforce the instructional capacity of Agro-21 Corporation Limited to promote and develop private commercial agriculture investment in Jamaica.Read more
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Jamaica, Latin America and the CaribbeanThe Use of Stationary Hydro acoustic Transducers to Study Diel and Tidal Influences on Fish Behavior
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October 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
Diel and tiday conditions are two important factors that influence fish behavior. Many fisheries, such as the Corvina fishery in the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica, take advantage of these influences. This study applied stationary transducer arrays that allowed complete coverage of the water column...Read more
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Costa Rica, Latin America and the CaribbeanTraining of Community Operators in Operations and Maintenance for Rural Potable Water Systems
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February 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
An 8-day training course on operations and maintenance (O&M) of rural potable water systems was conducted for 20 community operators and 30 community council members in Paracaya, Bolivia, early in l987. In the course - the last phase of the assistance provided to the Department of...Read more
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Bolivia, Latin America and the CaribbeanBelize: Increased Productivity through Better Health Project: Final Report of the Water Quality Lab Consultant, February 11-March 19, 1987
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is organized into a brief discussion of activities and recommendations, with operational protocols governing testing procedures, sampling runs and other technical notes presented in the Appendices.Read more
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Belize, Latin America and the CaribbeanNon-Federal Pre-Award Survey of the Integrated Aquaculture Extension Project With the Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere (Guatemala)
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents the results of a non-Federal pre-award survey that the Mission in Guatemala requested of the Integrated Aquaculture Extension Project with the Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere in Guatemala. The purpose of this pre-award survey was to determine if CARE/Guatemala had...Read more
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Guatemala, Latin America and the CaribbeanDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.