U.S. Domestic Resources

Welcome to the H2infO U.S. Domestic Resources Page. On this page you will find U.S. Water Partnership member resources aimed at helping domestic stakeholders address the unique water challenges of the United States.

U.S. Domestic Resources

Particular Needs of Fishing Vessels for Use in the Developing World

Published: 
January 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
The fisheries of developing nations sometimes require vessels whose characteristics are quite different from those used in the industrialized countries. The panel assembled here is composed of representatives from East Asia, Latin America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Each of...Read more
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United StatesNorth America

Discussion Papers: Small-Scale, Community-Managed Irrigation Systems Workshop

Published: 
December 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
The focus of this workshop was on strategies to support a subset of small-scale irrigation projects that were manageable by an organization representing a single community of water users, even if management functions actually or nominally rest in the hands of an outside agency.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

New Directions in Ocean Law, Policy and Management

Published: 
December 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper will first briefly examine the marine environment of the West Africa coast with a focus on the environment of the West African coast with a focus on the region's living marine resources. This will be followed by a discussion of the Law of the Sea Convention with particular reference...Read more
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United StatesNorth America

Principles & Practices of Pond Aquaculture

Published: 
September 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Current knowledge of pond aquaculture is herein reviewed in 18 papers. Part I reviews the history of aquaculture development activities by U.S. Government agencies and the Peace Corps' involvement in freshwater aquaculture. Part II examines biological principles of pond culture with respect...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

A Workshop Design for Latrine Construction

Published: 
June 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this training workshop is to provide participants with the needed skills and knowledge for assisting rural communities to organize and implement sanitary waste disposal projects and maintain sanitation facilities. This workshop is for participants who work with rural communities to...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

A Workshop Design for Rainwater Roof Catchment Systems

Published: 
June 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
The following training guide provides systematic skill development for training local project promoters in the steps and techniques necessary for a project in rainwater roof catchment systems. It provides training in setting up systems intended for either dry or wet areas. The guide is a response...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Forty-Five Month Contract Summary

Published: 
May 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
The bulk of this progress report summaries activities in four major areas of assistance to AID's water supply and sanitation efforts.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Fisheries Stock Assessment: Annual Report 1985-1986

Published: 
January 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
Small scale fisheries are an important source of food and employment in many coastal regions of the world, and represent a significant source of protein for domestic consumption in developing countries. Fisheries stock assessment techniques employed by third world countries often do not provide...Read more
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United StatesNorth America

Aquaculture of Milkfish: State of the Art

Published: 
January 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
Although it is one of the most extensively farmed marine bony fishes on earth, the milkfish (Chanos chanos) remains one of the least known and understood of the major finfish species. This book provides as complete a summary as possible of current knowledge (through December 1985) of milkfish and...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) Report

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The 10th anniversary report for ICLARM, a program that works with laboratories and universities of countries seeking assistance to aid in water management.Read more
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United StatesNorth America