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

Planning for Water and Sanitation Programs in the Caribbean

Published: 
June 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
The objectives of this study are similar to those of the Central America and Andean reports: (1)to determine existing levels of coverage (the number of people with access to basic water and sanitation services), (2) to assess levels of investment currently committed by external support agencies and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Water Production Functions as Related to Time and Amount of Irrigation and Rain

Published: 
May 29, 1990
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
The workshop had the following objectives: 1. Consider the basic processes that determine crop water use and soil water balance characteristics. 2. Discuss the theoretical and experimental methods for evaluation of evapotranspiration (soil evaporation and transpiration). 3. Consider the effect...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

Sustainability of Us-Supported Health, Population, and Nutrition Programs in Guatemala: a Review of Water Supply and Sanitation Projects (1955-1987)

Published: 
March 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. government support for water supply and sanitation (WS&S) projects in Guatemala was initiated in 1943 by the Inter-American Cooperative Service for Public Health (SCISP). Except for a brief period during the 1950's, U.S. support for the sector has been continuous and has grown to...Read more
Regional focus: 
GuatemalaLatin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Development in Africa: Lessons of Experience

Published: 
January 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper describes a significant subset of the African irrigation experience, from traditional flood recession systems to large projects like Gezira (Sudan) and Bura (Kenya). The authors analyze the key technical, socio-economic and institutional factions that have helped fashion success or...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Developing Sustainable Community Water Supply Systems: Key Questions for African Development Foundation Applicants

Published: 
November 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this paper is to provide information to groups applying to the African Development Foundation (ADF) about the factors to consider as they design a new community water supply system that will be both sustainable and successful in meeting the established needs of their community. This...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Final Report: Environmental Assessment Tiu Kulit Dam Project -- Main Report, Including Mitigation Plan and Monitoring Plan

Published: 
October 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The major objective of this environmental assessment is to inquire whether there are any probable major negative impacts of this project on the environment. Conversely, this report also assesses possible negative impacts of the environment on the function and efficiency of the project. Once...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Final Report: Environmental Assessment Tiu Kulit Dam Project -- Executive Summary

Published: 
October 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Tiu Kulit Dam Project will provide reliable irrigation to 1700 hectares in Sumbawa District of NTB Province by constructing a dam on the intermittent Tiu Kulit River. Experts from Indonesia and the United States have reviewed the project plans and concluded that it will accomplish its primary...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Stream Corridors in Watershed Management

Published: 
September 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
Stream corridor management includes the maintenance of riparian and in stream vegetation and maintenance of overall channel morphology with its obstructions , rapids, meanders and adjacent wetlands.Read more

Report on the Groundwater Resources of Project-B, Caymanas Area, St. Catherine

Published: 
July 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Naggo Head spring channel passes through the southern part of the area in a west-east direction. The physiographic position is an alluvial plain and the topography is level to nearly level.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Report on the Groundwater Levels in Parts of Bernard Lodge and Caymanas Areas and Adjoining Coastal Area St. Catherine Plains

Published: 
July 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Crop Diversification and Irrigation Project started functioning officially from October 1985, to reinforce the instructional capacity of Agro-21 Corporation Limited to promote and develop private commercial agriculture investment in Jamaica.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

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