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
Water Cycle Education Resources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The resources on this website can help users understand the interactions of the water cycle through models and empirical evidence based explanations. These resources provides real-time and historic data sources that track and measure the water in different parts of the water cycle; satellite images...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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GlobalWhat is non-revenue water? How can we reduce it for better water service?
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June 25, 2021The need to manage NRW better and protect precious water resources has become increasingly important. Non-revenue water (NRW) management allows utilities to expand and improve service , enhance financial performance, make cities more attractive, increase climate resilience and reduce energy...Read more
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GlobalTesting Water Quality: When Labs Don't Work
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June 25, 2021This blog post describes the reasons why inadequate lab facilities are often cited as a challenge to water quality monitoring. A lack of laboratory capacity, unreliable technologies, or poor quality control can compromise the reliability of lab results. The blog posts cites emerging technologies as...Read more
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GlobalHow to Test Water Quality? Here Are Some Low-Cost, Low-Tech Options
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June 25, 2021The first installation of the "How to Test Water Quality?" blog posts outlines the tradeoff between cost and accuracy in water quality testing methods. In complete absense of water testing technologies, people monitor physical characteristics such as turbidity, color, taste, odor, and...Read more
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GlobalHow to Test Water Quality? Chemical Tests for Limited Budgets
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June 25, 2021The second installation of the "How to Test Water Quality?" blog posts highlights a small set of tests that provide enough information for accurate water quality monitoring. Typical test formats include test strips, color disk kits, and hand-held digital instruments. The highest priority...Read more
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GlobalHow to Test Water Quality? Low-Cost, Low-Tech Optioms for Microbial Testing
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June 25, 2021The third and final installation of the "How to Test Water Quality?" blog posts outlines the ideal microbial test for water quality and efficient substitutes that exist now. The post suggests that the most practical solution is to test for an "indicator organism" which indicates...Read more
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GlobalGreen Infrastructure: Ecosystems in the City and the City as Ecosystem
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June 25, 2021GI is the newest paradigm in urban planning and recreation. It has the potential to help reduce urban heat island, improve air quality, and provide psychological benefits. Although these newly designed ecosystem patches have so many benefits, the article questions why the implementation of them...Read more
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GlobalPollution Is a Racial Justice Issue. Let’s Fight it that Way.
World Resources Institute
Communities of color and marginalized groups around the world feel the effects of racism through environmental injustice. Whether they are in the United States, Mexico, Thailand, or anywhere else in the world, marginalized peoples must continually fight against the oppressive systems that pollute...Read more
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GlobalWater Pollution: Everything You Need to Know
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July 22, 2021Natural Resources Defense Council
This widespread problem of water pollution is jeopardizing human health. Unsafe water kills more people each year than war and all other forms of violence combined. Meanwhile, drinkable water sources are finite: Less than 1 percent of the earth’s freshwater is actually accessible for human use...Read more
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