[미국] Water Research Foundation, 청사진(One Water) 발표

수자원 공동체를 지원하는 혁신적인 연구의 선도적 후원자 Water Research Foundation(WRF)이 수자원을 전체적이고 지속적으로 관리하고자 하는 기관들을 위한 청사진(One Water)을 발표했다.

One Water는 한정된 물 자원을 관리하기 위한 융합된 계획 및 구현 방식으로 사회 공동체와 생태계 모두를 충족시킨다.

Water Research Foundation의 최고 경영자 Rob Renner는 "One Water가 지역 사회를 안정적이고 탄력 있는 수계로 이끌 수 있는 가능성을 가지고 있지만 많은 공익 사업자는 One Water 프레임 워크를 개발하기 위한 전술적인 지침을 가져야 한다."며 "이 청사진을 통해 정부 기관에 필요한 수단을 제공하여 더 많은 채택 및 구현이 가능해지길 바란다."고 말했다.

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Water Research Foundation releases blueprint for One Water

The Water Research Foundation (WRF), a leading sponsor of innovative research supporting the water community, has released the Blueprint for One Water, a practical guide for agencies seeking to manage water resources holistically and sustainably. One Water is an integrated planning and implementation approach to managing finite water resources for long-term resilience and reliability, meeting both community and ecosystem needs.

"The One Water approach is gaining prominence for its ability to move communities toward reliable and resilient water systems, but many utilities have expressed the need for tactical steps or guidance to develop a One Water framework," said Rob Renner, chief executive officer of the Water Research Foundation. "Our goal with this blueprint is to give agencies the tools they need to get started, which we hope will lead to more widespread adoption and implementation."

The blueprint features lessons learned from early One Water adopters, plus spotlights on how visionary leaders are successfully applying the concept, along with recommendations for integrating a multi-stakeholder process.

The blueprint includes:
 ·         Critical steps and important actions toward the development of a One Water framework
 ·         Methods for overcoming potential barriers and obstacles
 ·         Key outcomes and milestones for each critical step
 ·         Over a dozen case studies of One Water early adopters

Brown and Caldwell developed the blueprint, which was sponsored by Water Research Foundation (WRF) project #4660, with input from over 800 water professionals who participated in an international survey, more than 10 one-on-one interviews, and a two-day international workshop with 35 water professionals.

"With increasing uncertainties and challenges influencing the quantity and quality of this critical resource, utilities must commit to new ways of thinking to maintain reliable and resilient water systems," said Wendy Broley, Brown and Caldwell water reuse leader and a co-principal investigator on the blueprint. "Many utilities implement One Water projects by starting small and building on successes, having discovered that as they innovate, others follow their lead. The Blueprint for One Water guidance document is a valuable starting point for this work to begin."

The Blueprint For One Water can be accessed digitally here.

[출처 = Water World / 2017년 1월 4일]