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IALC
98R10 Effect of redox processes on soil and water 99D-11 water conservation throughdrip irrigated alfalfa 97R-13 drought-responsive genes in populations from
http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/IALC/news-releases/pr1.html

Extractions: International Arid Lands Consortium conducts research and education projects on water conservation, drought mitigation, and watershed management As parts of the United States and the Middle East face the devastating effects of drought, projects conducted by the International Arid Lands Consortium (IALC) become increasingly relevant to decision-makers in arid regions of the world. June 28, 2000 (Tucson, AZ) On June 23rd, four states in the U.S. were declared agricultural disaster areas as a result of a severe drought. This week, Israel plans to limit water use and is negotiating with Turkey to buy water. Jordan is spending JD 10 million (approximately U.S. $7.1 million) to provide loans to farmers who have no income from crops due to drought. As conditions around the world highlight the importance of knowledge and practical application of sensible water management, the work of the International Arid Lands Consortium (IALC) becomes increasingly relevant to decision-makers. IALC funds projects that demonstrate a clear link between ecological research and practical solutions to critical natural resource issues in the Middle East and other arid regions. One major research focus is water and watershed management, as demonstrated by completed and ongoing projects.
Environment
Activities University of Arizona drought Resources - University of University ofArizona soil,water and Plant University of Arizona water Wise - University
http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/needinfo/environment-resources.html
WaterWiser - The Water Efficiency Clearinghouse
will include IWRM theory, data collection, water quality, water conservation, droughtmanagement, adaptive management soil and water Conservation Society
http://www.waterwiser.org/template3.cfm?page1=calendar&page2=cal_menu
Texas A&M University Soil And Crop Sciences - Publications - Turfgrass
fescue is rated highest for heat, drought and wear Athletic Fields and water Conservationwater is rapidly becoming vegetation of your lawn and the soil surface
http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/publications/turfgrass.html
Purdue University Agronomy Extension WWW Home Page
Michiana Irrigation Scheduler calculates irrigation water needs for Department ofCrop and soil Science. Agronomic drought Stress Information A collection of on
http://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/

Extractions: Agronomy Extension program! The mission of the Purdue Agronomy Extension group is to develop, integrate, and extend agronomic information and technology that is timely and relevant to the agricultural and environmental concerns of the citizens of Indiana, the nation, and the international community. The Agronomy Extension group is diverse in its educational efforts. We represent interest areas of crop (corn, soybean, small grains, forages, canola) management, turf management, crop variety testing, crop diagnostics, soil fertility, soil management, environmental soil science, soil conservation, water quality, waste management, waste disposal, large area remote sensing, soil interpretation, and land use planning.
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these experiences have the potential to benefit other droughtprone and water scarceareas. Research to combat soil erosion Every year when the monsoon
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NU Cooperative Extension Publications Catalog
this year because of the continuing drought statewide. Extension publication offersguidelines on soil sampling. on how to safely store and use water during an
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/

Extractions: Soil sampling will be especially important this year because of the continuing drought statewide. NU fertility specialists are recommending that growers test for residual nitrogen and adjust this year's fertilizer application rates accordingly. A good soil test is essential to getting accurate information on residual nitrogen and other soil characteristics. An NU Cooperative Extension publication offers guidelines on soil sampling.
10.907 - Snow Survey And Water Supply Forecasting
use water supply forecasts in managing water resources. To provide soil moisture/temperatureand climate data to support drought assessment, fire
http://www.cfda.gov/public/viewprog.asp?progid=140
Dennis Anderson: Water Management Takes A Hit
Reacting to a severe drought in 1977, the Legislature in So it is that aquatic andsoil scientists abide by Clean water can't be achieved without good land
http://www.startribune.com/stories/533/3668372.html

Extractions: news freetime travel homezone ... talk a little about... Dennis Anderson's outdoors column appears in the Star Tribune's sports section Friday and Sunday. Dennis Anderson: Water management takes a hit Dennis Anderson, Star Tribune Published February 23, 2003 Budget cuts can beget efficiencies, problems or both. In the case of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, let's hope it's the former, not the latter. Because a lot is at stake. BWSR (annual budget: about $18 million) is not nearly as big as the Department of Natural Resources ($300 million), nor as visible. In fact, most Minnesotans are unsure exactly what BWSR does. Here's a snapshot: BWSR is a state agency, but it does not enjoy cabinet-level status. Since 1991, BWSR has been run by executive director Ron Harnack, a former DNR employee, together with a 17-member policy board, many of them appointed by the governor. BWSR has multiple direct and indirect relationships with other government entities, including cities, counties, watershed districts and, particularly, county soil and water conservation districts. BWSR's primary focus is conservation of private lands. One of the most important state statutes it oversees is the Wetland Conservation Act.
VERMONT DROUGHT
identification of drought threats is important in order to educate the public inconservation measures and minimize damage. The soil and water Conservation
http://www.dps.state.vt.us/vem/drought/

Extractions: DESCRIPTION A twelve month period during which precipitation is less than 85% of normal as defined by the National Weather Service (44 inches is the average precipitation level per year). The Palmer Drought Index is used for the purpose of activating the Drought Emergency Plan. The index is a composite of evapotranspiration, recharge, runoff, loss, and precipitation. The plan is activated at -2.00 on the index (moderate drought) and at -3.00 an Emergency Proclamation is issued by the Governor. SECONDARY EFFECTS Agricultural losses vary due to the crops affected and the duration of the drought. The effects of wildfires are worsened when water tables are lowered and plants are more susceptible. Lowered water tables affect individual residential wells and some public water supplies. Recreational activities may be severely impacted by substantially reduced precipitation, both in summer and winter. Erosion of the soil occurs when root systems wither. VULNERABILITY Public water supplies serve 70% of the State's residents. The other 30% of the population uses self-supplied ground water; many have shallow dug wells or marginal bedrock wells, which may be particularly susceptible to drought conditions. Virtually the entire developed area of the State could be affected by a drought. The most severely affected areas would be those with highest daily water consumption i.e., urbanized and/or industrialized areas. While fewer people would be affected, the economic impact upon farmland and livestock operations also would be very serious.
What's New
the drought gripping NSW, a drought relief package explores the links between regrowth,soil erosion and StateWide Economic Assessment of water Sharing Plans
http://www.dlwc.nsw.gov.au/whatsnew/

Extractions: What's New Legislation and regulations Rural Water Management Soil Survey Standard Test Methods Market-Based Instruments ... [ MAP OF THIS SITE ] Keep up to date with what DLWC is doing to help manage our natural resources. What is the state of your local catchment? What can you do to improve the land and water where you live? Discover what activities are happening in your local community to help the environment and how you can help lend a hand. This site is regularly updated with the most recent news. If you cannot find information on your topic of interest, please contact the Information Centre for further assistance. Legislation and Regulations DLWC has developed a series of publications on how surface and groundwater resources are managed and allocated to users in the State's river valleys. Documents on water availability, allocation, management and water quality for the Murray, Menindee Lakes and Barwon-Darling are available to view or download by selecting the above link. The latest information paper on Managing the Menindee Lakes in 2002-2003 , No. 4 in the series, was published on 12 February 2003.
The Health Of Our Water: Toward Sustainable Agriculture In Canada | Glossary
in which groundwater comes to the soil surface Drainage Passage of water under theinfluence of gravity drought Prolonged period of abnormally dry weather that
http://res2.agr.ca/publications/hw/13_e.htm

Extractions: National Science Programs Scientists Industry Media ... Centres Additive effect Sum of the individual effects of two or more substances being added to a system (e.g., chemicals added to water). Aggregate Sand, silt, and clay particles in soil bound together mainly by organic matter to form a small clump or clod. Agricultural drought Type of drought that occurs when low soil moisture and scarce water supplies stunt crop growth, reduce crop yields, and endanger livestock. Agrotourism Tourism related to the enjoyment of agricultural land; a type of ecotourism Aquaculture Captive rearing of fish, shellfish, and other economically important aquatic organisms under managed conditions. Aquifer Geological bed or stratum that is far reaching and porous enough to readily yield a supply of groundwater to one or more wells or springs. Available water Water held in the soil that can be used by plants; between field capacity and the permanent wilting point Baresoil day Day or day equivalent (e.g., two half-days) when soil is not covered by crop canopy, residue, or snow and is thus exposed to the elements. Baseflow Flow rate for a particular stream at a time of the year when there is no rainfall or snowmelt; usually the amount of groundwater discharged to a watercourse.
Call For Papers For SWCS Ac 2003
Agriculture. Forecasting drought Conditions And Reduced water Supply. Ecosystems.To the top of the page. © soil and water Conservation Society.
http://www.swcs.org/t_what_callforpapers03.htm

Extractions: July 26-30, 2003 at the Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, Washington You are invited to submit proposals for oral and poster presentations or to organize special concurrent sessions or workshops at the Soil and Water Conservation Societys (SWCS) annual meeting July 26-30, 2003, at the Spokane Convention Center, in Spokane, Washington. The conference, The Columbia, Conserving a Legacy of Life will focus on four key topics of concern for professionals working to conservation natural resources locally and globally: SWCS conferences bring researchers, practitioners and policy makers at all levels of government and a broad cross section of other interest groups together to explore current opportunities in natural resource management and planning.
Fire: An Ecosystem Management Tool In The Everglades
water flows, soil moistures, and live fuel moisture drop, and the Keetch Byram DroughtIndex (KBDI) generally continues to raise until the start of
http://www.nps.gov/ever/fire/firemgmt.htm

Extractions: Everglades Fire Everglades National Park strives to maintain the biological diversity and natural processes of a landscape shaped by the interaction of fire and water. Using fire as a management tool we accomplish this goal with management-ignited prescribed fire and wildland fire use. Management-Ignited Prescribed Fire: Fires started by trained fire management personnel to reduce accumulated plant debris, control exotic plants, maintain habitat for native species and maintain the mosaic of different age classes of plant communities across the landscape. These burns will only be initiated under conditions that allow confinement of the fire to predetermined areas. Wildland Fire Use:
Utah State University Extension - Drought Information & Resources
a desirable landscape under our current drought conditions may sites to help you savewater and maintain Prepare the soil well before installing your landscape
http://extension.usu.edu/drought/landscape.cfm

Extractions: Governor's Page on Water Conservation Landscape Irrigation Learn about efficient water management practices for lawn, garden and landscape plants. Maintaining a desirable landscape under our current drought conditions may require added attention to irrigation scheduling, water application rates, and the use of more water conserving plants. Below you will find information, links to publications, and other web sites to help you save water and maintain a beautiful landscape. Use lawns where they are practical. Narrow or steep lawn areas are difficult to irrigate and to maintain. Contents Extension publications on landscape water use Designing a low water use landscape (http://extension.usu.edu/publica/gardpubs/hg525.pdf) Efficient irrigation of trees and shrubs http://extension.usu.edu/publica/gardpubs/hg523.pdf
Drought Strategies -- Residue Management For Erosion Control
http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/drought/ds-22-97.htm

Extractions: Keeping a protective cover of crop residue on the soil surface is the simplest and surest way to control both water and wind erosion. Residues improve infiltration of water into the soil, reduce evaporation, and help maintain organic matter. Incorporating previous crop residues leaves the soil surface exposed to agricultural runoff, which causes soil erosion. Residue management provides a means for limiting both soil particle detachment and removal of soil particles from the field. Vegetative residues reduce raindrop impact and reduce the wind velocity at the soil surface. Residues also create an intricate and complex series of diversion dams that slow water runoff rates and reduce the amount of soil particle detachment. In addition, slowing the runoff rate reduces the capacity of water to transport dislodged soil particles from the field, reducing the erosion rate even more. Moisture is conserved as more time is available for water to infiltrate the soil and evaporation is reduced by the cover on the soil surface. The amount of crop residue produced and subsequently available for erosion control depends mainly on the type and yield of the crop grown and the tillage system used. Generally, higher yields mean more residues. The amount of residue present from seedbed preparation through crop establishment is critical because the greatest potential for erosion occurs from early April to mid-May. The selection and use of a tillage system largely determines the amount of residue cover during this critical period.
Sequia-01-pub-ing
4. drought preparedness, mitigation and response 4.1. soil and watermanagement for rainfed and irrigated agriculture 4.2.1.2.
http://www.iamz.ciheam.org/ingles/sequia-01-pub-ing.htm

Extractions: Objective of the course Drought is a normal part of the climate of the Mediterranean Region. During the 1980s and 1990s it has occurred more frequently with dramatic social, economic, and environmental effects. Governments normally react to these drought episodes through the crisis management approach by declaring a national drought emergency programme to alleviate the various effects of drought on people, crops, livestock, and the environment. This crisis management approach is ineffective and does not reduce the effects of future droughts. The goal is for countries in the Mediterranean Region to develop a long term drought preparedness strategy that encourages risk management. This approach can lessen the vulnerability of the region by reducing drought impacts and the need for emergency response programmes. The outcome of this long term strategy will be the more sustainable management of the regions natural resources. The course is aimed at agronomists, livestock specialists, water managers, and policy makers responsible for drought management. The goal of the course is to provide participants with methodologies and technical tools to develop and implement a comprehensive drought preparedness plan. To accomplish this goal, the specific objectives of the one-week course will be to provide participants with the training necessary to:
Efficient Low Cost Environment Friendly Rain Water Management
Describes and offers an efficient and cost effective system using locally available resources, to Category Science Environment water Resources Rainwater Harvesting
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Extractions: CountZ.com RAVINDRA PALWANKAR EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE MULTI-SYSTEM RAINWATER WATER MANAGEMENT FOR WATER STARVED WORLD Ravindra Palwankar MAJOR SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATED: Sketch of the Rainwater management system DRG. No. 1 Back Sketch of the Rainwater management system, for a cluster of houses having common tank with multiple taps, DRG. No. 2.

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