《水資源規劃和管理雜志》報告了水資源規劃和管理的所有階段。這些論文研究了與水的使用和保護有關的社會、經濟、環境和行政方面的問題。評估了魚類和野生動物管理、水上娛樂、野生和風景河流利用等領域的社會和環境目標。討論了計算機應用的發展，以及生態、文化和歷史價值。

The Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management reports on all phases of planning and management of water resources. The papers examine social, economic, environmental, and administrative concerns relating to the use and conservation of water. Social and environmental objectives in areas such as fish and wildlife management, water-based recreation, and wild and scenic river use are assessed. Developments in computer applications are discussed, as are ecological, cultural, and historical values.