Vadim Sokolov,Ivan Sokolov, SIC ICWC, , vadim@icwc-aral.uz
Environmental aspects of IWRM could be implemented in two directions: to minimize harmful impact of land use for irrigation to water resources, and to meet specific water requirements of eco-systems. From the ecological point of view, the main features of water are high mobility and ability to dissolve different chemical components. A key for stability of natural and anthropogenic cycles is negative impact minimization of interacting rivers (sources of water) and territories in use for irrigated agriculture, as well as the interaction of surface and ground water, blue and green water.
Key words: Integrated water resources management, Ecosystem approach, Drainage basin, Ecologically permissible water abstraction, Ecological and sanitary flows