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	Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
		Water Data Central - The Department is enhancing the availability of water data to the public and water professionals.
		The Department's Water Resource Management Programs are responsible for protecting the quality of Florida’s drinking water as well as its rivers, lakes and wetlands, and for reclaiming lands after they’ve been mined for phosphate and other minerals.
		Water Resource Management conducts permitting, compliance and enforcement programs for Florida’s more than 3,000 domestic and 1,000 industrial wastewater facilities, its 6,300 drinking water systems, and a myriad of activities in wetlands and other surface waters.
	www.dep.state.fl.us /water (477 words)

	Saskatchewan Environment - Water Management in Saskatchewan
		Management of water in Saskatchewan today is much more complex than in the past.
		Water management must integrate the many demands, requirements and benefits of the water resource for the people of Saskatchewan.
		The province’s precious water resources must be managed in a sustainable fashion, to meet the needs of current and future generations.
	www.se.gov.sk.ca /ecosystem/water (128 words)

	Permitting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		operates regulatory programs that address through rules, the consumptive use of water, the construction of water wells and licensing of water well contractors, the safety of nonagricultural impoundments, agricultural and forestry surface water management facilities including "farm ponds," the artificial recharge of ground water, and works of the District.
		Water wells, including monitor wells, must be constructed, repaired, or abandoned by a Florida-licensed water well contractor.
		A permit is also required for other water management facilities which reroutes, restricts, or alters the rate of flow of watercourses from watersheds that exceed five square miles.
	www.state.fl.us /nwfwmd/permits/permit.htm (760 words)

	Environmental Resource Regulation - Types of Permits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Since fresh water is not limitless, and the demand for water continues to rise every day, protection of this resource is needed to ensure safe, reliable supplies for the present and the future.
		A Management Plan Master Permit is a permit for collective landowners utilizing works of the District directly or indirectly as part of their water management plans.
		Management Plan Master Permits are for 5 years, and then automatically expire, unless the permittees file for a renewal or a modification before the expiration date (40E-61.321(3), F.A.C. [pdf 1mb]).
	www.sfwmd.gov /org/reg/reg_erp.html (4517 words)

	"Comprehensive study of water management in the Junín Municipality, urban-agricultural municipality in the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The water provided to this city is ground water and the service comprises 22 wells that feed into the distribution network; some operate directly and others through distribution tanks and storage tanks.
		Regarding the different physical and chemical parametres defined in the case of potable water according to our legislation, and as a result of data revealed by this work, there are certain traits that can be objected such as insufficient concentration of free residual chlorine and the high levels of arsenic, fluorine and nitrates.
		Pollution of water sources is the second problem perceived by 64% of answers while 57% indicated that the lack of potable water supply was a difficulty they experienced in Junín.
	www.ems-sema.org /english/proyectos/solidaria/c-cuencas/ar-junin.html (976 words)

	Seasonal Climate Prediction for Mahaweli Water Management, Sri Lanka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Of the annual precipitation in the basin of 28,000 MCM, 9,000 MCM is discharged to the sea.
		The Mahaweli Authority also manages the Walawe basin whose headstream and downstream climatology and geography are similar to that of the Mahaweli.
		The current project seeks to develop tools for the use of climate information for river basin system management, to generate indices for droughts, floods and hazards and to study various environmental impacts (floods, droughts, malaria) and societal impacts (equity, communication of forecasts) of climate.
	iri.columbia.edu /asia/project/RiverBasinMahaweli/home.html (277 words)

	Water Management for Everglades National Park
		Water management is one of the most critical environmental issues facing Everglades National Park.
		Four water management factors -- quality, quantity, timing, and distribution -- are critical to the everglades and its wildlife.
		Water runoff from farms brings excess nitrates and phosphates into the park.
	www.nps.gov /ever/eco/h2omgmt.htm (372 words)

	Water Management and Irrigation Systems (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Despite the increase in water use by sectors other than agriculture, irrigation continues to be the main water user on a global scale.
		The new challenges in water management posed by the increase in population and the pressure to use water resources efficiently mean that the institutions in charge of water management should be either reformed or created so that countries are able to cope with these new demands.
		Through a participatory approach in extension, technical staff and other stakeholders put farmers in charge of water management at field and scheme level, promote the adoption of appropriate technologies and establish the necessary local capacity to put farmers in charge of water development and management.
	www.fao.org /landandwater/aglw/watermanagement (586 words)

	Browse Topic: Water Management
		DOI is committed to restoring and maintaining the health of federally managed lands, waters, and renewable resources.
		The Bureau of Reclamation's mission is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.
		Federal legislation specifically charges America's National Wildlife Refuge System to preserve a national network of lands and waters for the conservation and management of the fish, wildlife, and plants of the United States for the benefit of present and future generations.
	www.library.okstate.edu /govdocs/browsetopics/water.html (1552 words)

	Water Management Districts
		The Department is involved in managing the quality and quantity of water through its relationship with the state's five water management districts (WMD) Northwest Florida WMD, Suwannee River WMD, St. Johns River WMD, South Florida WMD and Southwest Florida WMD, and the adoption and implementation of The Florida Water Policy and The Florida Water Plan.
		Water Management District Map, provided by the St. Johns River Water Management District.
		The districts are also authorized to develop water management plans for water shortages in times of drought and to acquire and manage lands for water management purposes under the Save Our Rivers program.
	www.dep.state.fl.us /secretary/watman (244 words)

	The Water Page - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Water Page is an independent initiative dedicated to the promotion of sustainable water resources management and use.
		The threat to the environment in the North is excess and in the South is poverty, therefore the solutions are different - development is the only chance to restore the balance in the South.
		National Geographic features water and quotes The Water Page as a major source of information.
	www.thewaterpage.com (255 words)

	Water Resources Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Water Resources Management is the integrating concept for a number of water sub-sectors such as hydropower, water supply and sanitation, irrigation and drainage, and environment.
		An integrated water resources perspective ensures that social, economic, environmental and technical dimensions are taken into account in the management and development of water resources.
		It addresses water as a resource in its many dimensions, serves to assess and disseminate emerging lessons and shared experiences, to publicize policies and guidelines, facilitate cooperation on water issues and to address issues of knowledge generation, management, and enhancing skills.
	web.worldbank.org /WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTWRM/0,,menuPK:337246~pagePK:149018~piPK:149093~theSitePK:337240,00.html (227 words)

	Defra, UK - Environmental Protection - Water
		We are responsible for all aspects of water policy in England, including water supply and resources, and the regulatory systems for the water environment and the water industry.
		We work closely with the Environment Agency, which manages water resources and enforces water quality standards, and the Office of Water Services, which is responsible for economic regulation of the water industry.
		Audits and inspections of water companies in England and Wales, and enforcement action to ensure compliance with the Water Quality Regulations - including investigation of customer complaints and incidents which affect drinking water supplies - is dealt with by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
	www.defra.gov.uk /environment/water (777 words)

	Water Catchment Management Online Resources
		Provides information designed to improve the capability to assess the hydrologic impact of land-use and water management decisions throughout catchments, including predicting the movement of water, particulates, and solutes from land to rivers, linking the impact of climate variability, vegetation, soil, and water management.
		Undertakes research into water quality management and health risk reduction, from catchment and reservoir management and water treatment to the distribution of drinking water to consumers' taps.
		A working partnership among all those involved in water management including government agencies, public institutions, and private companies, whose goal is to support countries in the sustainable management of their water resources.
	wwwlib.murdoch.edu.au /guides/science/watercatch.html (4483 words)

	Macleans.ca \| Top Stories \| Politics \| Water management issue in Walkerton, Ont., called 'ticking time bomb' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bagnato points to the agency's $142,500 charge for management fees, and notes Walkerton consumers are paying $2.25 a cubic metre for their water.
		After a secret meeting at a councillor's home, they were set to hire a water manager but the idea fell through when it turned out the preferred applicant had no field experience running a waterworks.
		Now, she says, some councillors won't listen to her concerns that they aren't qualified to hire a water manager or that they simply don't have the time to oversee the system.
	www.macleans.ca /topstories/politics/news/shownews.jsp?content=n110606A (697 words)

	Water Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As the team follows the connective path of water through the landscape, their discoveries lead viewers on a thrilling adventure about the miraculous course that water takes, and the places we don't want to believe it goes.
		With good conservation measures in place and wise growth management, it is not needed." She points out that according to a recent series on water in the Orlando Sentinel, about half of the water used by people in Florida is used for agricultural purposes.
		Water management officials are wary of plans for a statewide panel to oversee diversion from areas of plenty to high development locales.
	www.whoseflorida.com /water_man.htm (3247 words)

	HARC - Water Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The flow of fresh water from these rivers is essential to the living and non-living components of these coastal water bodies.
		To help decision-makers reconcile multiple human and ecological uses of water, HARC's Valuing Freshwater Inflows Initiative was established to assess the economic value associated with freshwater inflows needed to sustain the ecological health of Texas' Bays and Estuaries.
		Study results, in particular scenarios of the impact on future water supply of drought and Conchos development, remain highly relevant in light of the current conflict over delivery of Conchos waters to downstream users in Texas and Mexico.
	www.harc.edu /harc/Content/OurWork/ShowTheme.aspx/7 (875 words)

	FAO/AGL - Water Resources, Development and Management Service - Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It assesses water resources and monitors agricultural use; assists in water policy formulation and promotes irrigated agriculture and efficient water use through management innovations, modernization and institutional reforms.
		The programmes and activities of the Service include development of water resources through small scale irrigation and appropriate water control technologies; best practices for sustainable water use and conservation and the avoidance and mitigation of adverse environmental effects of water development.
		The Water Service contributed actively to the Third World Water Forum, which was held from 16 to 23 March 2003 in Kyoto, Japan.
	www.fao.org /ag/agl/aglw (360 words)

	FAO/AGL - Water Resources, Development and Mangement Service - Programme (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Through its water information programme, FAO also contributes to international water assessment initiatives, and in particular the preparation of the UN World water development report and the Global dialogue on water for food and environmental security.
		Following the development of methodologies for water policy reviews and reforms, FAO will assist member countries in conducting national water policy review, in formulating adequate legislation and in building the capacity to manage water resources.
		In the field, FAO is assisting Nile Basin Countries in establishing capacity to manage the water resources in the basin.
	www.fao.org /ag/agl/aglw/wprog.htm (673 words)

	San Diego County Water Authority - Water Management - Recycling
		Water recycling is defined as the treatment and disinfection of municipal wastewater to provide a water supply suitable for non-potable reuse.
		Approximately 69% of the recycled water is used for agriculture, landscape irrigation, and other municipal and industrial uses; the remaining 31% is recharged into groundwater basins.
		Its objectives are to work for the adoption of legislation and regulations allowing the safe use of recycled water; to facilitate the development of technology to improve water recycling; to promote legislation to increase funding for water recycling projects; and to increase public awareness and understanding of water recycling.
	www.sdcwa.org /manage/sources-recycling.phtml (481 words)

	Water Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The certification is primarily for laboratory personnel, municipal and private water system operators and superintendents, and county and state health department staff. Other individuals who request this certification collect samples for private companies that sample public drinking water systems, those involved in real estate transactions and some pest control companies.
		The purpose of Maryland’s erosion/sediment control and stormwater management programs is to reduce stream channel erosion, pollution, siltation, and local flooding caused by land use changes associated with urbanization.
		2) Part 2 requires proposals for management programs that are required by the CWA to be developed, such as dumping and spill response, public education, and watershed studies. This part of local applications needs to include monitoring of storm water flows during three rain events at a minimum of five storm drain system outfalls.
	www.mde.state.md.us /Permits/WaterManagementPermits/water2.asp (3434 words)

	Water Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Fresh, clean water is scarce and getting more so: of all the water on earth, less than 3 percent is fresh, and all but three-thousandths of that is locked up in glaciers or icecaps or is too deep in the earth to retrieve.
		RMI works to foster a "soft path" for water: technologies and management systems that provide the same or better services with less water, and usually with less expansive and expensive infrastructure.
		Our staff and our network of affiliated professionals research and publish reports on cutting-edge water management ideas, consult for companies, utilities, and governments, and educate the public and other professionals on effective strategies.
	www.rmi.org /sitepages/pid15.php (203 words)

	EPA Region 4 Water Management
		The Water Management Division oversees the water programs in the eight southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
		The Water Management Division is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of over twenty-eight water quality management related programs.
		The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, and Region share this mission: To maintain, enhance, protect, and restore the quality and quantity of all water resources for the furtherance of healthy, sustainable ecosystems and the human environment.
	www.epa.gov /region4/water (232 words)

	Land and Water British Columbia Inc., Water Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		From a crucial supply of drinking water to energy to recreation to irrigation, BC water meets many needs for many people.
		Water Act of British Columbia, the Ministry of Environment (MOE), Water Stewardship Division (WSD) has the responsibility of issuing approvals (for short-term use) and licences (terms and conditions under which rights are granted) for water use.
		The vast majority of water use licences are issued for domestic, irrigation or waterworks purposes.
	www.lwbc.bc.ca /03water (525 words)

	Water Resources Management 2005
		The Third International Conference on Water Resources Management took place recently in the Algarve, organised by the University of Coimbra and the Wessex Institute of Technology.
		At the end of the meal, Carlos thanked the delegates for participating in the conference and the dinner and gave them as a souvenir a piece of hand-painted pottery produced locally.
		The proceedings of Water Resources Management III, 712pp (ISBN: 1-84564-007-1) are available in hard back from WIT Press priced at £179/US$286/€268.50.
	www.wessex.ac.uk /conferences/2005/waterresources05 (999 words)

	C3.org - Building Sustainable Water Systems
		In addition, WRN partnerships provide communities with improved access to and use of latrines, training in water supply management, and education in appropriate hygiene behavior.
		Completed with labor provided by the local community, the new system is sufficient to supply the town of Yamaranguila with safe, chlorinated water for the next 20 years, with no need for ongoing outside financial support.
		The Chlorine Chemistry Council's Water Relief Network® is working with the Mexican Red Cross to provide a sustainable supply of safe drinking water in the Mexican village of Huixtepec.
	www.c3.org /partnerships/wrn/wrn_index.html (277 words)

	Water Online: Digital Marketplace for the water industry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Water Online is the leading industry online sourcing service and bi-weekly e-newsletter, focused on the industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, drinking water purification, stormwater management, valve, pipe and flow control markets.
		Water Online is proud to present our "Vendors You Need To Know" for 2005.
		MIOX on-site generators for water disinfection are based on a proprietary membraneless electrolytic cell that produces a liquid stream of oxidants from salt, water, and power.
	www.wateronline.com (947 words)

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