Water Resources Management (WRM)

Water Resources Management (WRM)

Water resources management is a key focus area for EPRC addressing critical challenges across diverse domains, including agricultural and irrigation systems, drinking water security, and the integrated management of surface and groundwater. Our technical expertise spans water quality monitoring, rainwater harvesting, flood and erosion control, and advanced river morphological modeling. 

EPRC is committed to Participatory Water Management (PWM), fostering community development through the formation of dedicated water management groups and the implementation of climate-resilient strategies. Beyond technical research, EPRC offers end-to-end consultancy services, including surveying, economic analysis, land acquisition, and resettlement. Furthermore, EPRC specialize in capacity building through bespoke training modules and Training of Trainers (ToT) programs. EPRC also plays a vital role in regional stability by promoting cooperation in trans-boundary river basin management through active stakeholder engagement. 

Areas of Expertise:

  • Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
  • Participatory Water Management (PWM)
  • Water Security and Sustainable Water Governance 
  • Groundwater Management & Aquifer Protection
  • Surface Water Management
  • Urban & Rural Drinking Water Sustainability
  • Water Governance Policy and Institutional Reform
  • Ecosystem-Based Water Management 
  • Haor, Beel, and Wetland Water Management 
  • Flood, Drought, and Salinity Risk Management
  • River Basin and Morphology Management
  • Behavioral Change and Community Engagement in Water Management
  • Hydro-Informatics, Modeling, and Decision Support Systems
  • Remote Sensing and GIS for IWRM 
  • Smart Water Monitoring and Digital Water Management
  • Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Water Management 
  • Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
  • Embankment Management and its Impacts
  • Climate Resilience Water Resources Management  
  • Water Management Group Formation and Capacity Building 
  • Water, Sanitation, Environment Nexus (WASH-E)