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
Getting More from the U.S. Farm Conservation Water Quality Budget
World Resources Institute
The U.S. Department of Agriculture could potentially spend part of its budget for water quality improvements seven to 12 times more cost effectively than it does now. A new WRI analysis shows how and explains why USDA isn't already doing so, and proposes ways to make a complex policy a reality.Read more
Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Modeling Workshop
Graham Sustainability Institute at the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan Water Center, together with the Western Lake Erie Basin Partnership, the International Joint Commission, and LimnoTech, hosted a Great Lakes SWAT Modeling Workshop on March 18-19, 2014. The event featured presentations from several modeling groups, as well as break out...Read more
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United StatesExemplary Programs Series: Innovative CII Water Productivity and Efficiency Programs
As part of a new series which AWE has launched on showcasing Exemplary Programs of its members, this webinar will feature the internationally recognized CII programs of City West Water in Melbourne, Australia. During Australia's epic 10-year drought, water suppliers in southeastern Australia...Read more
Water Conservation in Urban Households
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April 1, 2014Alliance for Water Efficiency
Conservation of water resources is one of the important aspects of ensuring sustainable development of cities and should incorporate environmental, social and economic dimensions. This book highlights the importance of using water efficiently in urban households, in both developed and developing...Read more
Coastal Capital: Ecosystem Valuation for Decision Making in the Caribbean
World Resources Institute
This guidebook details the steps in conducting a coastal ecosystem valuation to inform decision making in the Caribbean. It guides valuation practitioners-both economists and non-economists- through the three phases of a valuation effort (scoping, analysis and outreach), with an emphasis on...Read more
A New Strategy to Improve Water Quality- One Targeted Watershed At a Time
World Resources Institute
Few programs have seen widespread success in tackling either local or the Gulf's growing water quality problems, but an emerging initiative could present a way forward. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) in 2009...Read more
Seasonal Prediction of Hydro-Climatic Extremes in the Greater Horn of Africa under Evolving Climate Conditions to Support Adaptation Strategies
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January 1, 2014Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Tsegaye Tadesse is the lead PI on this multidisciplinary, multi-institution, 3-year, $1.4 million grantRead more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaAqueduct Country and River Basin Rankings Map
World Resources Institute
This map shows countries and river basins' average exposure to five of Aqueduct's water risk indicators: baseline water stress, interannual variability, seasonal variability, flood occurrence, and drought severity. Risk exposure scores are available for every country (except Greenland and...Read more
Water Risks on the Rise for Three Global Energy Production Hot Spots
World Resources Institute
This document highlights key findings from Wood Mackenzie's report on the interdependence of water and energy production. The report found that three energy sectors face particularly high water risks: shale gas in the United States, coal production and coal-fired power in China, and crude oil...Read more
Preparing Urban Water Use Productivity and Efficiency Plans
Preparing Urban Water Use Productivity and Efficiency Plans provides detailed approaches to developing and implementing a water conservation plan. This book covers the broad spectrum of conservation planning for urban communities including achieving more Productivity and Efficiency from:...Read more
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