Download or read book Planning the Management, Operation, and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems written by International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been prepared to help organizations responsible for operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems to develop strategies and prepare plans for proper and effective operation and maintenance. It provides the basis for the preparation of manuals necessary for managers and staff to perform needed activities at the proper time. The guide provides a comprehensive list of issues that should be addressed in operation and maintenance manuals for irrigation and drainage systems, and a listing of published materials and working papers which will assist in the formulation of plans for operation and maintenance. The guide should serve as a valuable tool to assist managers in developing and improving effective organizations to serve water consumers better.