Productivity and Efficiency

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.

Productivity and Efficiency Resources

Fish Crossing: Tool for Designing Culverts for Fish Passages

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pronounced "Fish Crossing" -- This software is intended to assist engineers, hydrologists, and fish biologists in the evaluation and design of culverts for fish passage. It is free and available for download. Version 3 of FishXing is in its final beta form.Read more

Waters Supply Stress Index

Published: 
March 1, 2012
U.S. Department of Agriculture
To help natural resource planners and managers evaluate the balances and tradeoffs between these ecosystem services and make informed decisions in light of changing environmental conditions, Eastern Threat Center scientists have developed a web-based assessment tool known as the Water Supply Stress...Read more

Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems- Level II Inventory Field Guide

Published: 
March 1, 2012
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This Level II field guide describes a national protocol to supply data used in project identification and planning. Data collected through this field guide serve as the basis for the assessment of project and activity effects on, and the identification of project-level design and mitigation...Read more

Watershed Condition Classification Technical Guide

Published: 
July 1, 2011
U.S. Department of Agriculture
The watershed condition goal of the Forest Service is to protect National Forest System watersheds by implementing practices designed to maintain or improve watershed condition, which is the foundation for sustaining ecosystems and the production of renewable natural resources, values, and benefits...Read more

Water, Climate Change and Forests: A Report on Effects of and Responses to Climate Change's Impacts on Watersheds

Published: 
June 1, 2010
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This report describes some adaptation opportunities associated with forest management, specifically in the context of water and aquatic ecosystems. The first two sections describe the importance of forests to the Nation's water resources and summarize observed and projected effects of climate...Read more

Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems- Level I Inventory Field Guide

Published: 
March 1, 2012
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This Level I inventory field guide describes a national protocol to supply data used in project identification and planning. Data collected through this field guide serve as the basis for the assessment of project and activity effects on, and the identification of project-level design and...Read more

Technical Guide to Managing Groundwater Resources

Published: 
May 1, 2007
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This technical guide provides guidance for implementing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service national ground water policy. It describes hydrological, geological, and ecological concepts, as well as the managerial responsibilities that must be considered to ensure the wise and...Read more

National Best Management Practices for Water Quality Management on National Forest System Lands

Published: 
April 1, 2012
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This technical guide is the first volume of guidance for the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Best Management Practices (BMP) Program. The National BMP Program was developed to improve agency performance and accountability in managing water quality consistent with the...Read more

Water and Energy Nexus Research:Summary & Recommendations

Published: 
August 1, 2013
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This webinar provides new information on the Water-Energy Nexus, an issue that is more important than ever and increasingly drawing national attention in the wake of President Obama's commitment to more sustainable resource management. AWE and ACEEE's related report reveals the gaps in...Read more
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Global Water Port

Published: 
January 1, 1970
Milwaukee Water Council
The Global Water Port is an online research and collaboration powerhouse—and the only tool of its kind—developed to enhance connectivity within the water technology sector and among those interested in finding solutions to water-related challenges. Powered by the innovationExchange™ and enabled by...Read more

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