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

Small Scale Fisheries Development University of Rhode Island

Published: 
September 26, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
(Not a PES.) Evaluates results of 5-year, 211(d) grant to the University of Rhode Island (URI) to establish the International Center for Marine Resources Development (ICMRD). Purposes of ICMRD is to strengthen the university's research, teaching, consultation, and service capabilities in...Read more

Effect of Water Circulation and Aeration on Water Quality and Production of Catfish in a Closed System

Published: 
August 27, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report outlines the effect of water circulation and aeration on water quality and production of catfish in a closed system. Circulation-aeration by paddle wheel, and by venturi pump through underwater and overheard gravel filters were tested.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water Runs Down Hill and Evaporates: Human Organization and the Management of Water Environments

Published: 
July 31, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper is concerned with such an approach to the institutional and organizational requirements of irrigated agriculture. To deal with this concern, several related topics will be discussed. First, a brief look at some historical attempts at irrigation development are presented. Next, a more...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Design and Plan for an Aquaculture Research Center in Colombia

Published: 
July 30, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
The site near Repelon appears to be suitable for development of an aquaculture research center based upon the following three basic requirements for a good fish culture station. 1. Soil has adequate clay content to allow construction of earthen ponds with a minimal amount of water seepage providing...Read more
Regional focus: 
ColombiaLatin America and the Caribbean

Fish Pond Site Selection, Mid-Western State, Nigeria

Published: 
July 19, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
Fish ponds must be in area of impervious, or relatively impervious soils. Technicians visited a number of sites in Nigeria to provide insight into site selection. To be very effective, fish ponds should be at such an elevation that they may be completely drained in order to effect total harvest,...Read more
Regional focus: 
NigeriaSub-Saharan Africa

Fishes of the Lao Mekong Basin

Published: 
July 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
The present work is based primarily on a collection of fishes made in Laos by the author in the year 1970-1971 as a part of the fisheries development project sponsored by U.S. AID Mission to Laos, and to a lesser extent on a collection made there by the author in 1969. All species derived from...Read more
Regional focus: 
LaosEast Asia and Pacific

Demand and Supply Potentials for South Vietnam's Fishery Industry

Published: 
July 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
This research is part of a series of expert opportunity analyses conducted by USDA in cooperation with the USAID Mission/Vietnam and the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture; other analyses studied South Vietnam's timber, agricultural crops, and livestock industries. The report which follows...Read more
Regional focus: 
VietnamEast Asia and Pacific

Moisture Availability and Crop Production

Published: 
June 26, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
Within rapidly developing economies there is increasing demand for better planning for the use of resources for agricultural production. Planned agricultural development depends upon a variety of resources and conditions including soils, climate, land use history, management and cultural practices...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Evaluation Study of the Nam Tan Irrigation Project, Sayaboury Province, Laos

Published: 
May 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to provide an evaluation study of the irrigation development of 2,200 hectares of irrigable land and make recommendations for the best development possibility of the project.Read more
Regional focus: 
LaosEast Asia and Pacific

International Center for Aquaculture - 211(D) Grant to Auburn University

Published: 
May 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document outlines the grant between Auburn University (AU) in the U.S. and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Specifically the grant described Auburn's capability to provide training and technical assistance to LDC's in the field of aquaculture development...Read more

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