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
Haiti - Success Story: Helping Communities Rebuild, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a success story showcasing the effort to help communities in Haiti rebuild after the 2010 earthquake.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanThe Role of the Public and Private Sectors in Water Provision in Arizona, USA
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Sustainable water management is a critical concern in the semi-arid portions of the American Southwest. This paper explains the decentralized approach to water supply management in this region, including the traditional roles of the public and private sectors. With Arizona as a focus, it explores...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanFinal Report, June 1988 to May 1991: The Importance of Mangroves in Sustaining Fisheries and Controlling Water Quality in Coastal Ecosystems
U.S. Agency for International Development
This final report describes an ecosystem analysis of Guayas River estuary, Ecuador, along with ecological studies in Terminos Lagoon, Mexico, to quantify the function of mangroves in different environmental settings. Mangroves may provide food and habitat to a variety of trophic levels, as well as...Read more
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.