GIS and its applications and help resolve many environmental problems including water resources management. In today world of technology knowing how to utilize GIS is a necessity for all water managers. This powerful set of tools can be used to in hydrological modeling, environment and habitat assessments, ecosystem-based studies, monitoring of riparian, wetlands and forested ecosystems, urban studies, and agricultural impact assessment. This course will explain to student the fundamentals of GIS, demonstrates techniques and methods for sustainable water management, and provides examples of real applications. It will present how to acquire the critical information needed to plan and implement water resources management plans, and develop practical solutions for water management problems.