Integrated Water Resources Management

Water resources are often times used for public and industrial water supply, agricultural irrigation, as a recipient of waste waters, for navigation, recreation, fishing and hydropower generation.

At the same time, water resources must preserve biodiversity and prevent destructive floods. Additionally, land use within the watershed affects water quality and hydrological parameters.

The correct response to these facts is to plan for the multitude of uses in an integrated manner, taking into account the entire catchment area at the same time.

Pöyry experts understand the complex chain that forms water resource use and are able to provide comprehensive solutions that best take into consideration local needs and requirements.