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Agricultural Hydrology
USDA. NAL. Water and Agriculture Information Center.
Water Availability
Drought and Water Availability
USDA. NAL. Water and Agriculture Information Center.
Water Availability and Food Security
USDA. NAL. Water and Agriculture Information Center.
U. S. Geological Survey Frequently Asked Questions
U. S. Geological Survey.
Answers to frequently asked questions on water use.
NOAA. National Weather Service. Climate Prediction Center.
Time series of accumulated actual daily precipitation time series and accumulated normal precipitation are updated daily for stations throughout the world.
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."
University and Community College System of Nevada.
"Pursues a program of basic and applied environmental research on a local, national, and international scale" specific to the desert region.
World Water Council
"Aims to reach a common strategic vision on water resources and water services management amongst all stakeholders in the water community."
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."
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.
"Committed to the advancement of agricultural research, ICARDA aims to improve the welfare of poor people and alleviate poverty through research and training in dry areas of the developing world."