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Land-Use Policy Could Help Solve the American West’s Water Crisis
As the twin pressures of water shortages and massive growth run the Colorado River dry, planners explore innovative solutions.by: Patrick Sisson June 15, 2023As the twin pressures of water shortages and massive growth run the Colorado River dry, planners explore innovative solutions. -
Integrating Land Use and Water Planning for a Sustainable Future
Planners and allied professionals should know that when you plan for one, you have to plan for both.by: Heather Hansman July 01, 2021In communities across the U.S., water managers and planners are emerging from the silos they've traditionally operated in to find new ways to work together. The urgency of collaborating to develop resilience in the face of climate change threats is becoming increasingly clear. -
Greater New Orleans, LA, Urban Water Plan
Adopted 2013The Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan focuses on developing sustainable strategies for managing water resources. -
Net Blue Webinar Part 2: Office Hours
2017by: Mary Ann Dickinson, Adam Schempp, Katherine BaerThis webinar discusses the Net Blue Ordinance Toolkit in detail with the webinar participants. -
Case Studies in Integrated Water Resources Management: From Local Stewardship to National Vision
November 2012This report provides an overview of integrated water resource management and case studies demonstrating the translation of theory into ground implementation. -
The City Upstream and Down: How Integrated Water Management Can Help Cities Thrive
2016This report expains the concept of integrated water management and enables cities and utilities to pursue implementation of integrated water management approaches. -
Harvesting the Value of Water: Stormwater, Green Infrastructure, and Real Estate
2017by: Katharine BurgessThis report discusses water management mechanisms are incorporating green infrastructure elements in real estate development to create value, aesthetics, and improve operational efficiency. -
Ground Water Rule: A Quick Reference Guide
2008This reference guide by the EPA provides an overview of the Ground Water Rule and its components. -
An Equitable Water Future – A National Briefing Paper
2017This report examines the interconnections between water management and vulnerable communities. It discusses how equitable water management is helpful in tackling the water-related challenges that these communities face. -
Net Blue Ordinance Toolkit
2017The toolkit is designed to help communities develop without increasing overall water demands. -
Milwaukee, WI, Metropolitan Sewerage District Regional Green Infrastructure Plan
Adopted June 2013by: Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Wisconsin,The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s regional green infrastructure plan focuses on the systematic implementation of widespread green infrastructure as a part of MMSD's 2035 Vision. -
Guidelines for Water Reuse
September 2012These guidelines address water reclamation and reuse standards, technologies, variations and development of new regulations within a national overview. -
One Water Roadmap: The Sustainable Management of Life’s Most Essential Resource
2016by: Radhika Fox, Kevin ShaferThis report outlines the vision and principles of the One Water approach to managing water resources. -
The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure
2017This report presents an economic impact analysis assessing the capital needs and national economic benefits of water services. -
National Menu of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Stormwater
2008This toolkit includes an extensive collection of resources on BMPs for areas under the Stormwater Phase II Rule. It also provides special guidance for urban areas. -
Virginia Local and Regional Water Supply Planning
Administrative Code Chapter 780, adopted 2005by: State of VirginiaThis statute establishes a comprehensive water supply planning process for the development of local, regional, and state water supply plans to protect the health, safety and welfare of citizens. -
California Greywater Regulations
24 California Plumbing Code Chapter 16, Adopted 2007by: State of CaliforniaThis regulation provides information on water conservation through alternate water sources for non-potable applications and greywater reuse practices. -
Washington Greywater Regulations
Washington Administrative Code Title 246, Chapter 246-274, Updated March 2022by: State of WashingtonWashington’s greywater regulations establish requirements that provide building owners with simple, cost-effective options for reusing greywater for subsurface irrigation. -
Virginia State Water Control Law
62.1 Code of Virginia Chapter 3.1, Adopted 2006by: State of VirginiaThis statute protects existing high quality state waters and seeks to restore all other state waters to such a condition of quality that they will permit all reasonable public uses and will support the propagation and growth of all aquatic life. -
Ground Water Rule
Rule 71, Federal Register 65574, Adopted 2006by: United States Environmental Protection AgencyThe Ground Water Rule (GWR) was issued to improve drinking water quality and provide protection from disease-causing microorganisms. It aims to reduce disease incidence associated with harmful microorganisms in drinking water. -
Arizona Groundwater Management Code
45 Arizona State Legislature Chapter 4, Adopted 1986by: State of ArizonaThis regulation controls the occurrence of severe overdraft, ensures effective allocation of groundwater resources, and aims to augment groundwater supply. -
California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014
California Code §§10720-10738, Adopted 2014by: State of CaliforniaThis act establishes a framework for sustainable, local groundwater management. -
Broward County, FL, Integrated Water Resource Plan
Updated 2019The Broward County-wide Integrated Water Resource Plan (IWRP) meets the needs of Broward’s water users to coordinate the sources and users of water for effective, efficient and sustainable water management. -
Yakima River Basin, WA, Integrated Water Resource Management Plan
Adopted 2012The Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan is a forward-thinking plan that addresses current and anticipated future threats to the Basin’s water security, especially during drought years. -
Pennsylvania Lake Erie Watershed Integrated Water Resources Management Plan
December 2015The plan provides information for agency staff and watershed organizations that supports informed decision-making and guidance regarding water resource management. -
California Water Plan
Updated 2018This strategic plan guides investment priorities, legislative action, and ensures resilient and sustainable water resources in the state of California. -
Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Water Resource Management Plan
Adopted June 2017The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District’s Water Resource Management Plan brings together water supply and conservation, wastewater management, and watershed management into a single, integrated document. -
Clean Water Act
33 USC §1251, Adopted 1972by: United States Environmental Protection AgencyThe Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters. -
Oregon Graywater Regulations
Oregon Administrative Rules §340-053, Updated 2011by: State of OregonOregon’s graywater regulations define three types of graywater based on level of treatment, and identify specific beneficial purposes for each type of graywater. It also establishes regulations regarding the protection of public health and environment. -
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
33 US Code Chapter 52, Adopted 2014by: United States Environmental Protection AgencyThe WIFIA program, established by the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (WIFIA), accelerates investment in water infrastructure by providing long-term, low-cost supplemental loans for regionally and nationally significant projects. -
Strengthening Flood Resilience Through Integrated Water Management
December 2016by: Brad Klamer, AICP, Steve HershnerThis webinar focuses on building flood resilience by using integrated water management practices and discussing example of two different utilities, the City of Cedar Rapids and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. -
Putting the LID on Your Community’s Stormwater – Part II: An Overview of Some Basic LID Practices
PlannersWeb.com, February 14, 2013by: James Segedy, FAICP, Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy, AICPThis article provides an overview of LID practices, including stream buffers, permeable paving, bioswales, and rain gardens. -
Putting the LID on Your Community’s Stormwater – Part IV: Local Measures for Implementation
PlannersWeb.com, March 14, 2013by: James Segedy, FAICP, Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy, AICPThis article provides a checklist to help planners determine and effective strategy for LID implantation in their community. -
Putting the LID on Your Community’s Stormwater – Part I: What is LID?
PlannersWeb.com, February 12, 2013by: James Segedy, FAICP, Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy, AICPThis article focuses on the basics of stormwater and challenges of stormwater management in urbanized environments, and provides a definition of LID. -
Integrated Water Management and The City Agenda
July 2016by: Howard Neukrug, Tom RhoadsThis webinar explores how Philadelphia and Onondaga County, NY, are connecting Integrated Water Management to broader agendas and providing benefits to all through improved recreation, job creation, and more. -
Introduction to Integrated Water Management for Cities
May 2016by: Theresa Connor, George HawkinsThis webinar focuses on how cities can introduce integrated water resource management practices in their work with case study of Colorado and the District of Columbia. -
Sewage Pollution as a Catalyst for Integrated Water Management – Creating Multiple Benefits for Your Community and River
September 2016by: MaryLynn Lodor, Chris SturmThis webinar focuses on combined sewer overflow as a driver of integrated water management through examples of communities in Ohio and New Jersey. -
One Water Webinar: Fostering Climate Resiliency with Integrated Water Resource Management
2016by: Radhika FoxThis webinar discusses how communities in Denver and New Orleans are utilizing integrated water management strategies to build resiliency and sustainability. -
Integrated Water Management from City to Watershed
May 2016by: Jonathan Rothschild, Kevin ShaferThis webinar addresses the innovative integrated water management approaches undertaken by the communities of Tucson, Arizona and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. -
Net Blue Webinar Part 1: Supporting Water-Neutral Community Growth
June 2017by: Mary Ann Dickinson, Adam Schempp, Katherine BaerThis webinar provides an overview of the Net Blue ordinance worksheet developed by the Alliance for Water Efficiency. -
The Potential for an Urban Water Market in Los Angeles and Beyond
The Avenue, May 2017by: Joseph Kane, Gregory PierceThis blog article discusses how an urban water market can address several water challenges, accelerate infrastructure improvements, encourage more sustainable and equitable water management. -
Flint’s Water Crisis Highlights Need for Infrastructure Investment and Innovation
The Avenue, January 2016by: Joseph Kane, Robert PuentesThis article discusses the factors that contributed to the Flint crisis, focusing on the role of the city’s aging and deteriorating water infrastructure. It draws lessons for other cities and provides examples of innovative strategies. -
Water Scarcity as a Catalyst for Integrated Water Management – Creating Multiple Benefits for Your Community and River
October 2016by: Michael , John ScarpullaThis webinar focuses on limited water resources as a driver of integrated water management through examples of communities in Washington and California. -
Water Rights and Markets in the U.S. Semiarid West - Evolution of Property Rights Related to Land and Natural Resources
Conference Papers, November 2011by: Gary LibecapIn this paper, the author explores water in the semiarid western United States - a region in which many of the intensifying demand and supply problems regarding fresh water are playing out-as a mixed private/public resource. -
Linking Growth and Land Use to Water Supply
Land Lines Magazine, April 2003by: Matthew McKinneyThis article provides a brief review of alternative policy options to develop the link between land use and water supply. It also offers suggestions for further research, education and policy development. -
Integrating Land Use and Water Resources: Planning to Support Water Supply Diversification
2018by: Katie Henderson, Rebecca FedakThis project aims to communicate the current state of water supply diversification, opportunities and challenges of an IWRM approach, and the development of user-friendly resources to advance the integration of water resource and land use planning. -
Putting the LID on Your Community’s Stormwater – Part III: The Top 10 Benefits of Low Impact Development
PlannersWeb.com, February 21, 2013by: James Segedy, FAICP, Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy, AICPThis article presents benefits of implementing LID practices, including environmental, economic, and quality of life implications. -
One Water Webinar: Advancing Partnerships for Healthy Watersheds
2016by: Carol Collier, FAICP, Jason PierceThis webinar discusses how communities in Delaware and Texas have successfully advanced watershed partnerships through strategic collaboration and goal-setting. -
One Water Webinar: Thriving Cities Tackle One Water Management
2017by: Christine Knapp, Adria FinchThis webcast discusses the innovative approaches both the City of Philadelphia and City of Syracuse are taking to advance one water solutions in their regions. -
Los Angeles, CA, Municipal Code
Updated June 2022This city's municipal code belongs in the Biophilic Planning and Integrated Water Resource Management collections.
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