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Plan
for a New Science Initiative on the
Global Water
Cycle
United States Global Change Research Program; University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
A plan to better our understanding of the global
water cycle in order to improve climate prediction and
guide water resource planning. See also the related
document, "U.S. National
Assessment of the Potential Consequences of Climate
Variability and Change: Agriculture Sector."
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USGS
Water Resources of the United States
DOI. United States Geological Survey.
Provides "reliable, impartial, timely information needed
to understand the water resources of the United States." |
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Bureau of Reclamation
DOI. Bureau of Reclamation.
Assists in "meeting the increasing water demands of the
western United States while protecting the environment
and the public's investment," emphasizing water conservation
and water recycling and reuse. |
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SAHRA - Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas
University of Arizona; Arizona State University;
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Developing an "understanding of the hydrology of
semi-arid regions." Through partnerships, applies
water resource management research to the "rational
implementation of public policy." |
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FAO Water
United Nations. Food and Agriculture Organization. Land and Water Development Division.
Shares information about "good practices
for water management and conservation and access and
availability to safe water." See
also FAO On-line
Documents on Water. |
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| International Hydrological Programme
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
IHP "aims at the improvement of the scientific
and technological basis for the development of methods
for the rational management of water resources, including the protection
of the environment."
Also find IHP's sister program, World
Water Assessment Programme (WWAP). |
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International Water Management Institute
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.
Through collaborative research, IWMI "develops tools
and practices to help developing countries eradicate
poverty
and better manage their water and land resources." |
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Integrated Water Resources Management
Organization of American States. Office of Sustainable Development and Environment.
Promotes "water governance, assists in the development
of policies, laws and regulations for integrated water
resource management and supports capacity building in
regional, national and local institutions." |
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 World Water Council
World Water Council.
"Aims to reach a common strategic vision
on water resources and water services management amongst
all stakeholders in the water community." |
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Wednesday, 03-Dec-2008 17:21:38 EST
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