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

Estimation of Irrigation Requirement for Venezuela

Published: 
January 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
Christiansen's formula was used to compute evaporation and potential evapotranspiration using 1013 months of data from 19 stations in Venezuela. Thirteen probability levels of precipitation were determined for each station. Potential irrigation requirements for 16 stations were computed based...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Requirements in Latin American Countries

Published: 
January 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
A study on irrigation requirements in Latin American Countries. With increasing needs for the developments of their natural resources, many Latin American countries are placing increased emphasis upon irrigation and the evaluation of the availability of moisture requirements for agricultural...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Report of Weed Control and Water Quality Study in the Zapotitan Valley

Published: 
January 1, 1971
U.S. Agency for International Development
Report on research related to weed control in the Zapotitan Valley. An integral part of the research was to include a water quality study, dealing with the contamination of irrigation water by herbicides.Read more
Regional focus: 
El SalvadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Requirements and Climatic Evaluations for Venezuela

Published: 
January 1, 1971
U.S. Agency for International Development
A study on irrigation requirements and climatic evaluations for Venezuela. With increasing agricultural and natural resource development in Venezuela there is a correspondingly greater need for evaluating irrigation requirements for use in planning, design and in project operations and for a better...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Water Management Research in Arid and Sub-Humid Lands of Less Developed Countries; Annual Progress Report

Published: 
January 1, 1971
U.S. Agency for International Development
The general objective of this research is to increase food production in the arid and sub-humid lands of the less developed countries through the improvement of water management practices and the integration of those with other good management and cultural procedures. This specific research was...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Preliminary Assessment of Some Problems of the Hydrogeology of the Dry Pampas in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, Trip Report

Published: 
January 1, 1970
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes a preliminary assessment of some problems of the hydrogeology of an area of the dry Pampas of western Buenos Aires Province, Argentina made by the authors in September 1970.Read more
Regional focus: 
ArgentinaLatin America and the Caribbean

Report on Water Demand Study

Published: 
January 1, 1969
U.S. Agency for International Development
A scope of services for the study was proposed by IPSED, and these included: (1) consultation with members of the Sanitary Engineering staff at San Carlos University regarding the study, (2) assistance with collection and analysis of water usage and other data, (3) continual liaison and...Read more
Regional focus: 
GuatemalaLatin America and the Caribbean

Water Regulation and Land Use: A Colombian Example

Published: 
January 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
The use of water regulation as a means of improving or modifying land use and tenure patterns has received great emphasis in Latin America. This paper provides an overview of water regulation and land use in the case example of Colombia.Read more
Regional focus: 
ColombiaLatin America and the Caribbean

Big Business and the Amazon: Protecting Nature's Benefits

U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWorld Resources Institute
The Amazon rainforest boasts incomparable biodiversity- home to one thenth of all known species' and plays a vital role in regional water supply and global climate regulation. Yet, it is also a profitable working forest, benefiting both local businesses and international corporations. Trying...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Thrust: First Annual Report

U.S. Agency for International Development
The seismic sea wave, or tsunami, has been one of the most destructive natural hazards within the Pacific Basin. Mitigation procedures are especially vital to these coastal populations in areas close to the source of the tsunami. Developing countries, with minimal or no regional warning systems,...Read more
Regional focus: 
ChileLatin America and the Caribbean

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