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
Development Institutions, Projects, and Aid in the Water Development Program of East Pakistan
Published:
March 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
Water is a critical factor in East Pakistan's economy. Of the total surface area, 6% is river. The rural inhabitants (90% of populations) are subject to flood and drought. During drought months agriculture is only possible if water can be obtained from the rivers or groundwater for irrigation...Read more
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South East AsiaInstallation and Field Use of Cutthroat Flumes for Water Measurement
Published:
March 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
The cutthroat flume has been developed for operation under both free flow and submerged flow conditions. The flume has a flat bottom and vertical walls. Its most obvious advantage is economy, since fabrication is facilitated by the flat bottom and removal of the throat section. Also, any particular...Read more
Cutthroat Flume Discharge Relations
Published:
March 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
The purpose of this study is to rate a group of cutthroat flumes which have the same geometric shape. Because of geometric similarity, the behavior of all flumes which are dimensionally similar to those tested should be capable of being predicted within a degree of accuracy suited for field use...Read more
Culverts as Flow Measuring Devices
Published:
February 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
Culverts are encountered throughout irrigation systems. Many of these culverts operate under free surface flow conditions. Usually, the flow depths in the culvert are governed by downstream flow conditions. This particular flow condition can be described as free surface outlet control. Only an...Read more
Estimation of Irrigation Requirement for Venezuela
Published:
January 1, 1972U.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
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Latin America and the CaribbeanThe Indus Rivers and Tarbel Dam
Published:
January 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
A FAIRLY BRIEF HISTORY OF THE INDUS RIVER BASIN, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE HISTORY OF THE TARBELA DAM. THE REPORT BEGINS WITH A QUICK DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUS RIVER BASIN AND THEN DISCUSSES THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDIA AND THE CREATION OF PAKISTAN. WITH PARTITION CAME CONFLICT OVER THE RIVER AND IN...Read more
Analysis and Application of a Digitally Simulated Electronic Watershed Analog
Published:
January 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
Watershed modelers are faced with two conflicting requirements in selecting a model for the simulation of watershed hydrologic processes. The first is to select a model that is as descriptive as possible and second is to avoid over-complexity. The electric watershed analog described in this report...Read more
Evaluation of Water Deficiencies
Published:
January 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
With increasing demands for development and for greater agricultural production, improved methodology in planning becomes more important. This paper proposes concepts that further define both needs for moisture and its availability.Read more
Techniques for Assessing Water Resource Potentials in the Developing Countries With Emphasis on Stream flow, Erosion and Sediment Transport, Water Movement in Unsaturated Soils, Ground Water, and Remote Sensing in Hydrologic Applications
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December 1, 1971U.S. Agency for International Development
Hydrologic instrumentation and methodology for assessing water-resource potentials have originated largely in the developed countries of the temperate zone. The developing lie largely in the tropic zone, which contains the countries full gamut of the earth's climatic environments,...Read more
Problem of Water Scheduling in West Pakistan, Research Studies and Needs
Published:
November 1, 1971U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
The capacity to build and maintain the irrigation system has exceeded the capacity to manage the allocation of water for maximum agricultural production. The irrigation system was not designed to supply total crop water needs plus leaching requirements, but rather to provide sufficient water during...Read more
Regional focus:
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