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The Federal Support Toolbox for Integrated Water Resources is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) initiative launched in 2005, preceding the Building Strong Collaborative Relationships for a Sustainable Water Future effort. The Toolbox was created to support a growing network of partners committed to strengthening integrated water resources management (IWRM) across the United States.
This initiative brings together contributions from federal agencies, state and interstate organizations, Tribal Governments, non-governmental organizations, and other water-related entities. Its purpose is to deepen shared knowledge, build technical and institutional capacity, and foster meaningful collaboration among water professionals working at all scales.
The Toolbox serves as a centralized gateway to trusted information and practical resources that support coordinated, science-based water management and long-term sustainability.
Resource Categories
All resources are organized into the following topic areas. Select a category to explore tools, guidance, and examples relevant to your interests:
- Programs, Databases & Models
- Collaboration Opportunities
- Best Management Practices
- Policies & Guidance Legislation
- Education & Outreach
- State Water Plans
Programs, Databases & Models
Organizations responsible for water resources development and management generate extensive data to support their missions. This includes federally and locally developed programs, analytical models, and data systems that inform planning, operations, and decision-making.
These resources help practitioners:
- Analyze hydrologic and environmental conditions
- Evaluate management alternatives
- Support long-term planning and policy development
Explore submitted programs, databases, and models to discover tools that can enhance integrated water resources planning and coordination.
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Best Management Practices
In response to complex and evolving water challenges, agencies and organizations develop innovative processes and proven best practices. Sharing these approaches strengthens the broader water resources community by improving efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency across projects and regions.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) support:
- Improved operational performance
- Knowledge sharing and technology transfer
- Stronger interagency and cross-sector collaboration
Discover how shared experience and practical solutions are advancing integrated water resources management nationwide.
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- Advance integrated water resources management
- Leverage technology, data, and shared knowledge
- Optimize the use of resources for effective water management
- Strengthen water resources expertise and institutional capacity
- Improve alignment across objectives, initiatives, and programs
