Connecting transboundary water resources management
with national visions and plans in Lebanon, by S.Sarraf , Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This document discusses dredging and sediment removal work to be done in Indiana Harbor and Canal. It will summarize as follows:
1) Dredging will be undertaken to establish navigation depths and widths authorized by law in Indiana Harbor and Canal, as well as adjacent berthing areas. This is needed because sediments have not been dredged since 1972.
2) An estimated 1.6 million cubic yards of contaminated sediments will be dredged over 8-10 years to address pollution and improve navigation efficiency. Maintenance dredging will then continue for 20 years.
3) Dredging will use a closed bucket dredge to remove sediments, which will then be pumped into a confined disposal facility to settle out contaminants
The document details aerial mapping and flood monitoring in the Morava River region of the Czech Republic. The main goals are detailed aerial and terrestrial mapping of low-lying floodplain regions near active rivers to monitor flood impacts over time. Methodologies used include aerial photography with drones and planes, as well as sediment sampling, hydrological monitoring, and geodetic surveying. Initial results from mapping a meander of the Morava River show high detail with measurement differences of under 2 meters. Ongoing work includes continued monitoring of hydrological data, aerial imagery, and modeling sedimentation rates.
FEMA identified changes to the Black River in Missouri that required new flood modeling from Highway 60 north of Poplar Bluff to the Arkansas border. Continental Mapping performed a hydrographic survey of the 46 mile river section, surveying cross sections, bridges, and drainage structures. Using GPS and an echosounder, they surveyed river edges, extended levee sections, the river flowline, 11 road bridges, 3 railroad bridges, and 13 drainage structures to provide data for updated floodplain modeling within 5cm accuracy.
1) Arsenic contamination of groundwater in Southeast Asia affects tens of millions of people. The document examines the source and transport of arsenic in the Mekong Delta of Cambodia, which has experienced minimal human disturbance.
2) Field measurements show arsenic is released from near-surface river-derived sediments under anaerobic conditions and transported through the underlying aquifer over centuries to the river.
3) The rates of arsenic influx via sediment deposition and efflux via groundwater transport are comparable, indicating release from solids and transport through the aquifer are in balance.
This document summarizes a project to help Moldova harmonize its national legislation with the EU Directive 91/271/EEC on urban wastewater treatment. The project is led by the Czech organization TGM Water Research Institute and funded by the Czech Development Agency from 2016-2018. It involves working with Moldovan authorities to define wastewater treatment requirements for urban areas over 10,000 people, identify sensitive water areas, and provide training. Site visits found that while 53% of large urban inhabitants are connected to sewer systems, most treatment plants are outdated or not functioning. The project is analyzing water quality data to propose sensitive areas where stricter treatment standards would apply, such as around the city of Chișinău
DSD-INT 2017 Groundwater assessment of the Basin of Mexico - a Resilient Wate...Deltares
Presentation by Stefania Valenzuela Velazquez (Deltares) at the iMOD International User Day, during Delft Software Days - Edition 2017. Tuesday, 31 October 2017, Delft.
GloFAS river discharge data was used as boundary conditions for an ocean model, improving the simulation of ocean salinity states. Compared to previous methods, the dynamically modeled river runoff provided greater temporal and spatial resolution. This project, called BRONCO, aims to benefit coupled atmosphere-land-ocean systems by creating links between Copernicus climate, emergency management, and marine environment monitoring services to integrate river discharge modeling.
Characteristics of Lotic system (Streams and rivers)Ishan Chanuka
This document contains the formation of rivers and the characteristics and dynamics of a river system. This will help to understand Limnological concepts for students.
This document discusses dredging and sediment removal work to be done in Indiana Harbor and Canal. It will summarize as follows:
1) Dredging will be undertaken to establish navigation depths and widths authorized by law in Indiana Harbor and Canal, as well as adjacent berthing areas. This is needed because sediments have not been dredged since 1972.
2) An estimated 1.6 million cubic yards of contaminated sediments will be dredged over 8-10 years to address pollution and improve navigation efficiency. Maintenance dredging will then continue for 20 years.
3) Dredging will use a closed bucket dredge to remove sediments, which will then be pumped into a confined disposal facility to settle out contaminants
The document details aerial mapping and flood monitoring in the Morava River region of the Czech Republic. The main goals are detailed aerial and terrestrial mapping of low-lying floodplain regions near active rivers to monitor flood impacts over time. Methodologies used include aerial photography with drones and planes, as well as sediment sampling, hydrological monitoring, and geodetic surveying. Initial results from mapping a meander of the Morava River show high detail with measurement differences of under 2 meters. Ongoing work includes continued monitoring of hydrological data, aerial imagery, and modeling sedimentation rates.
FEMA identified changes to the Black River in Missouri that required new flood modeling from Highway 60 north of Poplar Bluff to the Arkansas border. Continental Mapping performed a hydrographic survey of the 46 mile river section, surveying cross sections, bridges, and drainage structures. Using GPS and an echosounder, they surveyed river edges, extended levee sections, the river flowline, 11 road bridges, 3 railroad bridges, and 13 drainage structures to provide data for updated floodplain modeling within 5cm accuracy.
1) Arsenic contamination of groundwater in Southeast Asia affects tens of millions of people. The document examines the source and transport of arsenic in the Mekong Delta of Cambodia, which has experienced minimal human disturbance.
2) Field measurements show arsenic is released from near-surface river-derived sediments under anaerobic conditions and transported through the underlying aquifer over centuries to the river.
3) The rates of arsenic influx via sediment deposition and efflux via groundwater transport are comparable, indicating release from solids and transport through the aquifer are in balance.
This document summarizes a project to help Moldova harmonize its national legislation with the EU Directive 91/271/EEC on urban wastewater treatment. The project is led by the Czech organization TGM Water Research Institute and funded by the Czech Development Agency from 2016-2018. It involves working with Moldovan authorities to define wastewater treatment requirements for urban areas over 10,000 people, identify sensitive water areas, and provide training. Site visits found that while 53% of large urban inhabitants are connected to sewer systems, most treatment plants are outdated or not functioning. The project is analyzing water quality data to propose sensitive areas where stricter treatment standards would apply, such as around the city of Chișinău
DSD-INT 2017 Groundwater assessment of the Basin of Mexico - a Resilient Wate...Deltares
Presentation by Stefania Valenzuela Velazquez (Deltares) at the iMOD International User Day, during Delft Software Days - Edition 2017. Tuesday, 31 October 2017, Delft.
GloFAS river discharge data was used as boundary conditions for an ocean model, improving the simulation of ocean salinity states. Compared to previous methods, the dynamically modeled river runoff provided greater temporal and spatial resolution. This project, called BRONCO, aims to benefit coupled atmosphere-land-ocean systems by creating links between Copernicus climate, emergency management, and marine environment monitoring services to integrate river discharge modeling.
Characteristics of Lotic system (Streams and rivers)Ishan Chanuka
This document contains the formation of rivers and the characteristics and dynamics of a river system. This will help to understand Limnological concepts for students.
DSD-INT 2017 Connecting ecology and water allocation - ChrzanowskiDeltares
Presentation by Clara Chrzanowski (Deltares) at the River Basin Planning and Modelling symposium, during Delft Software Days - Edition 2017. Wednesday, 25 October 2017, Delft.
Regional Master Plans for Water Supply and Waste Water were outlined for 51 designated territories in Bulgaria. The plans require analysis of existing infrastructure and future projections to develop short, medium, and long-term investment programs. Stakeholders like the River Basin Directorate and Water Supply and Sewerage Operators must approve the plans according to Bulgarian law and EU directives. The plans seek to improve water and wastewater infrastructure and comply with the EU Water Framework Directive through developing a GIS database of facilities and identifying new projects.
The document contains several maps showing watershed boundaries, elevation data, stream networks, depth to water, and mining claims overlaid on top of each other. The maps were generated from digital elevation data and hydrologically corrected using vector data. Watershed borders and networks of streams were delineated from digital elevation models at varying resolutions and flow accumulation thresholds. Depth to water maps also show estimates generated from digital elevation data. Mining claims polygons are overlaid on top of the hydrological features and watershed boundaries.
1) The Aswan High Dam was built in Egypt in the 1960s to control flooding of the Nile River and enable irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. It is an embankment dam that is 111m tall and creates Lake Nasser, holding 132 cubic km of water.
2) Sedimentation in the reservoir is a major issue, with the dam trapping between 80-98% of sediments carried by the Nile. This reduces sediments flowing to the Nile delta and causes problems like coastal erosion.
3) To prolong the economic life of the dam, various sediment management techniques can be used such as altering dam operations to sluice sediments through during high flow periods, dredging sediments
Klingbeil, R. & Al-Mooji, Y. 2013. State of Knowledge: Transboundary Aquifer Mapping & Assessment - UN ESCWA. Presentation at the GEF Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP), Assessment of Transboundary Aquifers and SIDS Groundwater Systems, Inception Meeting, UNESCO-WWAP, Perugia, Italy, 14-15 May 2013.
TGS East Russian Arctic- Geology and Hydrocarbon Systems TGS
TGS has completed the first phase of a project studying the geology and hydrocarbon systems of the East Russian Arctic. The project involved field studies and sample collection along the coastal areas of the Laptev Sea to better understand the petroleum geology of offshore sedimentary basins in the region. Over 1,000 samples were collected and will undergo laboratory analysis to provide new insights into topics like the tectonic evolution of basins, petroleum systems, source rocks, and depositional environments in this underexplored region. The results will be reported and used to improve assessments of hydrocarbon potential for the Siberian Arctic shelf. Future phases will expand fieldwork to other areas.
1) The document summarizes key features of water resources in China, including limited per capita water resources that are unevenly distributed spatially and temporally.
2) The 13th Five Year plan prioritizes water saving, balancing economic activity with carrying capacity, and considering nature holistically.
3) Main tasks in the plan include increasing water use efficiency by 20%, implementing 172 major water projects totaling 1.8 trillion yuan, post-flood rehabilitation, and improving rural drinking water infrastructure.
This document describes a project to conduct detailed aerial and terrestrial mapping and flood impact monitoring in the Morava River region of the Czech Republic. The project aims to monitor low-lying floodplain regions and areas near active rivers using aerial imagery from drones and airplanes, as well as terrestrial measurements. Data collected includes high-resolution aerial photos, hydrological measurements, and geodetic surveys, which will be used to analyze landscape changes from erosion and sedimentation over time. Future work will include continued monitoring, collecting additional data on flooding and sediments, and modeling predictions of sedimentation rates under different flooding scenarios.
This document discusses navigation and waterways in Bangladesh. It notes that Bangladesh has over 24,000 km of inland waterways, including 700 rivers. Methods for achieving navigability include open channel improvements like dredging, reservoirs, and bank stabilization. Another method is using lock and dam arrangements to regulate water levels. Canalization involves controlling river meandering through built up areas. Inland water transport serves national, local, and ferry functions. Waterways provide an important means of transportation, carrying over 90% of global trade, though constraints include slow movement and inadequate infrastructure in some areas.
2011 02 The Tidal Elbe Concept: Sustaining the tidal river seaport of Hamburg...SevernEstuary
1) The Tidal Elbe Concept aims to sustain the port of Hamburg by managing sediments, increasing tidal volume, and stabilizing the river mouth.
2) Key elements include creating new tidal areas to reduce sedimentation, mud removal projects, and exploring options for the river mouth like stabilizing sandbanks or building dams.
3) Sediment management also focuses on catching sediments, relocating dredged materials, and cleaning up pollution in the Elbe river basin to reduce contaminants in Hamburg's port.
Nigtrogen Pollution Change Due to Land Use Changes in the Plano/Allen area.stoughne
This document analyzed changes in land use and nitrogen levels in stormwater runoff between 1990 and 2000 in Plano and Allen, Texas. GIS tools were used to identify areas of land use change, reclassify land use types by nitrogen loading, and calculate the total nitrogen loading within each city boundary and watershed. Drainage basins were also generated and nitrogen loading was summed for each basin to identify how land use changes affected nitrogen levels in stormwater runoff.
The document discusses water resources in the Little Colorado River Basin, including the mainstem Little Colorado River, washes, and various aquifers. It also mentions municipal water development projects like the Leupp-Dilkon and Ganado Regional Groundwater Projects as well as an OM&R Fund and settlement funding related to costs and other matters.
This document summarizes a public hearing held on January 26, 2017 to consider Budget Amendment #1 for the fiscal year 2017 budget. The amendment includes rolling over $5.85 million in encumbrances from fiscal year 2016 to 2017, including funds for a ladder truck and other vehicles ordered but not received in 2016. It also includes $63,500 for park improvements and $200,000 for a sewer extension project. To fund these, $200,000 will be transferred from the Economic Development Fund to the Wastewater Capital Improvement Project Fund. The city council will consider approving the budget amendment and interfund transfer.
This document summarizes a presentation on agroecological approaches to breeding crops. It discusses breeding crops for mixtures and polycultures, including selecting varieties that complement each other in architecture, growth patterns, and resource use. Examples are provided of intercropping systems like maize-peanut and pigeon pea-groundnut mixtures that allow the crops to access different soil resources. The importance of understanding competition in monocultures and mutual benefits in mixtures is emphasized for successful selection.
Synergies with Multilateral Environmental Conventions towards Smart Policy M...FAO
Synergies with Multilateral Environmental Conventions towards Smart Policy Making tools, By Nermin Wafa, Head of Programs & Activities Division - The Technical Secretariat of CAMRE League of Arab States, , Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This document summarizes a study on postharvest losses of cassava, mango, and tomato in the Caribbean. It finds that the highest losses occur at critical loss points during harvest, storage, and retail. For cassava, losses are due to physical damage, physiological disorders, and pathogens. Strategies to reduce losses include improved harvesting, storage, and processing into value-added products. Overall, the study aims to identify where losses occur and determine solutions to reduce losses across the supply chains.
Agricultural Biodiversity: an essential asset for the success and resilience ...FAO
Family farms that produce cocoa maintain significant biodiversity. A study in Cameroon found that the average cocoa farm contains 308 non-cocoa trees per hectare, demonstrating the biodiversity associated with cocoa production. Family farms grow commodity and food crops using systems that preserve biodiversity and provide livelihoods for millions of people worldwide. These farming systems safeguard important biodiversity like pollinators and soil organisms that support long-term productivity and ecosystem health.
Este documento presenta a Federica Marra, quien trabaja en varias organizaciones relacionadas con la prevención del desperdicio de alimentos y el cambio social. Describe sus roles en el Proyecto Garbage Matters de la Universidad de Leiden, el Grupo Internacional de Estudios sobre Pérdidas y Desperdicios de Alimentos, y Food Tank. El documento también discute la necesidad de sensibilizar a las personas sobre el desperdicio de alimentos, enfrentar tabúes relacionados y fomentar un cambio social a través de la Teoría del Cambio Int
Developing capacity in the ecosystems approach to fisheries management (EAFM)FAO
An ecosystems approach to fisheries management (EAFM) considers ecological, human, economic, and governance dimensions and offers a greater chance of developing sustainable management plans. While support for EAFM exists globally, progress in implementing ecosystem-based plans has been slow due to a lack of experience among fisheries staff. The Essential EAFM training course was designed to develop the planning, analytical, and interpersonal skills needed for better fisheries management plans that account for complex local situations. The interactive course targets mid-level managers to develop understanding and hands-on experience applying EAFM to sustainably manage fisheries.
Desafíos y Oportunidades para Red de Alimentos de Chile (Sebastián Labbé)FAO
Presentación realizada por Sebastián Labbé (Gerente General de la Red de Alimentos de Chile), en el marco de la Consulta Regional a Expertos en Pérdidas y Desperdicios de Alimentos en América Latina y el Caribe, realizada los días 8, 9 y 10 de octubre de 2014 en Santiago de Chile.
This document discusses India's National River Linking Project (NRLP), which aims to connect 36 rivers through a network of canals and reservoirs to address issues like regional water scarcity and flooding. It would transfer surplus water from water-rich areas to water-deficit regions, increasing irrigation potential and hydropower capacity. The multi-phase project faces challenges like ecological impacts, displacement of communities, and technical difficulties of inter-basin water transfers. While ambitious in scope, full implementation may not be feasible and alternatives should be explored to better utilize local water resources.
DSD-INT 2017 Connecting ecology and water allocation - ChrzanowskiDeltares
Presentation by Clara Chrzanowski (Deltares) at the River Basin Planning and Modelling symposium, during Delft Software Days - Edition 2017. Wednesday, 25 October 2017, Delft.
Regional Master Plans for Water Supply and Waste Water were outlined for 51 designated territories in Bulgaria. The plans require analysis of existing infrastructure and future projections to develop short, medium, and long-term investment programs. Stakeholders like the River Basin Directorate and Water Supply and Sewerage Operators must approve the plans according to Bulgarian law and EU directives. The plans seek to improve water and wastewater infrastructure and comply with the EU Water Framework Directive through developing a GIS database of facilities and identifying new projects.
The document contains several maps showing watershed boundaries, elevation data, stream networks, depth to water, and mining claims overlaid on top of each other. The maps were generated from digital elevation data and hydrologically corrected using vector data. Watershed borders and networks of streams were delineated from digital elevation models at varying resolutions and flow accumulation thresholds. Depth to water maps also show estimates generated from digital elevation data. Mining claims polygons are overlaid on top of the hydrological features and watershed boundaries.
1) The Aswan High Dam was built in Egypt in the 1960s to control flooding of the Nile River and enable irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. It is an embankment dam that is 111m tall and creates Lake Nasser, holding 132 cubic km of water.
2) Sedimentation in the reservoir is a major issue, with the dam trapping between 80-98% of sediments carried by the Nile. This reduces sediments flowing to the Nile delta and causes problems like coastal erosion.
3) To prolong the economic life of the dam, various sediment management techniques can be used such as altering dam operations to sluice sediments through during high flow periods, dredging sediments
Klingbeil, R. & Al-Mooji, Y. 2013. State of Knowledge: Transboundary Aquifer Mapping & Assessment - UN ESCWA. Presentation at the GEF Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP), Assessment of Transboundary Aquifers and SIDS Groundwater Systems, Inception Meeting, UNESCO-WWAP, Perugia, Italy, 14-15 May 2013.
TGS East Russian Arctic- Geology and Hydrocarbon Systems TGS
TGS has completed the first phase of a project studying the geology and hydrocarbon systems of the East Russian Arctic. The project involved field studies and sample collection along the coastal areas of the Laptev Sea to better understand the petroleum geology of offshore sedimentary basins in the region. Over 1,000 samples were collected and will undergo laboratory analysis to provide new insights into topics like the tectonic evolution of basins, petroleum systems, source rocks, and depositional environments in this underexplored region. The results will be reported and used to improve assessments of hydrocarbon potential for the Siberian Arctic shelf. Future phases will expand fieldwork to other areas.
1) The document summarizes key features of water resources in China, including limited per capita water resources that are unevenly distributed spatially and temporally.
2) The 13th Five Year plan prioritizes water saving, balancing economic activity with carrying capacity, and considering nature holistically.
3) Main tasks in the plan include increasing water use efficiency by 20%, implementing 172 major water projects totaling 1.8 trillion yuan, post-flood rehabilitation, and improving rural drinking water infrastructure.
This document describes a project to conduct detailed aerial and terrestrial mapping and flood impact monitoring in the Morava River region of the Czech Republic. The project aims to monitor low-lying floodplain regions and areas near active rivers using aerial imagery from drones and airplanes, as well as terrestrial measurements. Data collected includes high-resolution aerial photos, hydrological measurements, and geodetic surveys, which will be used to analyze landscape changes from erosion and sedimentation over time. Future work will include continued monitoring, collecting additional data on flooding and sediments, and modeling predictions of sedimentation rates under different flooding scenarios.
This document discusses navigation and waterways in Bangladesh. It notes that Bangladesh has over 24,000 km of inland waterways, including 700 rivers. Methods for achieving navigability include open channel improvements like dredging, reservoirs, and bank stabilization. Another method is using lock and dam arrangements to regulate water levels. Canalization involves controlling river meandering through built up areas. Inland water transport serves national, local, and ferry functions. Waterways provide an important means of transportation, carrying over 90% of global trade, though constraints include slow movement and inadequate infrastructure in some areas.
2011 02 The Tidal Elbe Concept: Sustaining the tidal river seaport of Hamburg...SevernEstuary
1) The Tidal Elbe Concept aims to sustain the port of Hamburg by managing sediments, increasing tidal volume, and stabilizing the river mouth.
2) Key elements include creating new tidal areas to reduce sedimentation, mud removal projects, and exploring options for the river mouth like stabilizing sandbanks or building dams.
3) Sediment management also focuses on catching sediments, relocating dredged materials, and cleaning up pollution in the Elbe river basin to reduce contaminants in Hamburg's port.
Nigtrogen Pollution Change Due to Land Use Changes in the Plano/Allen area.stoughne
This document analyzed changes in land use and nitrogen levels in stormwater runoff between 1990 and 2000 in Plano and Allen, Texas. GIS tools were used to identify areas of land use change, reclassify land use types by nitrogen loading, and calculate the total nitrogen loading within each city boundary and watershed. Drainage basins were also generated and nitrogen loading was summed for each basin to identify how land use changes affected nitrogen levels in stormwater runoff.
The document discusses water resources in the Little Colorado River Basin, including the mainstem Little Colorado River, washes, and various aquifers. It also mentions municipal water development projects like the Leupp-Dilkon and Ganado Regional Groundwater Projects as well as an OM&R Fund and settlement funding related to costs and other matters.
This document summarizes a public hearing held on January 26, 2017 to consider Budget Amendment #1 for the fiscal year 2017 budget. The amendment includes rolling over $5.85 million in encumbrances from fiscal year 2016 to 2017, including funds for a ladder truck and other vehicles ordered but not received in 2016. It also includes $63,500 for park improvements and $200,000 for a sewer extension project. To fund these, $200,000 will be transferred from the Economic Development Fund to the Wastewater Capital Improvement Project Fund. The city council will consider approving the budget amendment and interfund transfer.
This document summarizes a presentation on agroecological approaches to breeding crops. It discusses breeding crops for mixtures and polycultures, including selecting varieties that complement each other in architecture, growth patterns, and resource use. Examples are provided of intercropping systems like maize-peanut and pigeon pea-groundnut mixtures that allow the crops to access different soil resources. The importance of understanding competition in monocultures and mutual benefits in mixtures is emphasized for successful selection.
Synergies with Multilateral Environmental Conventions towards Smart Policy M...FAO
Synergies with Multilateral Environmental Conventions towards Smart Policy Making tools, By Nermin Wafa, Head of Programs & Activities Division - The Technical Secretariat of CAMRE League of Arab States, , Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This document summarizes a study on postharvest losses of cassava, mango, and tomato in the Caribbean. It finds that the highest losses occur at critical loss points during harvest, storage, and retail. For cassava, losses are due to physical damage, physiological disorders, and pathogens. Strategies to reduce losses include improved harvesting, storage, and processing into value-added products. Overall, the study aims to identify where losses occur and determine solutions to reduce losses across the supply chains.
Agricultural Biodiversity: an essential asset for the success and resilience ...FAO
Family farms that produce cocoa maintain significant biodiversity. A study in Cameroon found that the average cocoa farm contains 308 non-cocoa trees per hectare, demonstrating the biodiversity associated with cocoa production. Family farms grow commodity and food crops using systems that preserve biodiversity and provide livelihoods for millions of people worldwide. These farming systems safeguard important biodiversity like pollinators and soil organisms that support long-term productivity and ecosystem health.
Este documento presenta a Federica Marra, quien trabaja en varias organizaciones relacionadas con la prevención del desperdicio de alimentos y el cambio social. Describe sus roles en el Proyecto Garbage Matters de la Universidad de Leiden, el Grupo Internacional de Estudios sobre Pérdidas y Desperdicios de Alimentos, y Food Tank. El documento también discute la necesidad de sensibilizar a las personas sobre el desperdicio de alimentos, enfrentar tabúes relacionados y fomentar un cambio social a través de la Teoría del Cambio Int
Developing capacity in the ecosystems approach to fisheries management (EAFM)FAO
An ecosystems approach to fisheries management (EAFM) considers ecological, human, economic, and governance dimensions and offers a greater chance of developing sustainable management plans. While support for EAFM exists globally, progress in implementing ecosystem-based plans has been slow due to a lack of experience among fisheries staff. The Essential EAFM training course was designed to develop the planning, analytical, and interpersonal skills needed for better fisheries management plans that account for complex local situations. The interactive course targets mid-level managers to develop understanding and hands-on experience applying EAFM to sustainably manage fisheries.
Desafíos y Oportunidades para Red de Alimentos de Chile (Sebastián Labbé)FAO
Presentación realizada por Sebastián Labbé (Gerente General de la Red de Alimentos de Chile), en el marco de la Consulta Regional a Expertos en Pérdidas y Desperdicios de Alimentos en América Latina y el Caribe, realizada los días 8, 9 y 10 de octubre de 2014 en Santiago de Chile.
This document discusses India's National River Linking Project (NRLP), which aims to connect 36 rivers through a network of canals and reservoirs to address issues like regional water scarcity and flooding. It would transfer surplus water from water-rich areas to water-deficit regions, increasing irrigation potential and hydropower capacity. The multi-phase project faces challenges like ecological impacts, displacement of communities, and technical difficulties of inter-basin water transfers. While ambitious in scope, full implementation may not be feasible and alternatives should be explored to better utilize local water resources.
This document discusses interlinking rivers in India through the proposed National River Linking Project (NRLP). It notes that while India has 16.7% of the world's population, it only has 4% of the world's water resources. The NRLP aims to connect 36 rivers through 30 links and transfer water to drought-prone areas to address issues like floods, droughts, and water shortages. The project would provide irrigation to over 35 million hectares, generate 35 GW of hydropower, and cost around $120 billion over 30 years. However, critics argue it could cause ecological and social issues like displacing people and reducing aquatic ecosystems.
Water resources, its distribution and currennt situation 1ZAHID RASOOL
The document discusses water resources and the current water situation in Pakistan. It notes that Pakistan's water resources come from surface water like rivers and glacial melt, and groundwater aquifers. However, issues like increasing population, sedimentation reducing reservoir capacity, groundwater depletion, and low irrigation efficiency are exacerbating water scarcity. Urgent action is needed to improve water infrastructure and management to handle the country's growing water challenges.
Water resources, its distribution and currennt situation 1ZAHID RASOOL
The document discusses water resources and the current water situation in Pakistan. It notes that Pakistan's water resources come from surface water like rivers and glacial melt, and groundwater aquifers. However, issues like increasing population, sedimentation reducing reservoir capacity, groundwater depletion, and low irrigation efficiency are exacerbating water scarcity. Urgent action is needed to improve water infrastructure and management to handle the country's growing water challenges.
The document discusses India's National River Linking Project (NRLP), which aims to connect 37 rivers across India through 3000 dams and canals to transfer water from water-surplus basins to water-deficit areas. The project would help address issues like floods, droughts, and water scarcity. It could enable irrigation of more land, generation of hydropower, navigation, higher economic growth, and drinking water supply. However, it may also cause environmental issues like reduction in aquatic life, deforestation, submergence of land, and displacement of people. One proposed project is the Ken-Betwa interlinking, which would divert surplus water from the Ken river to the water-deficit Betwa
I. The document discusses India's proposed National River Linking Project which aims to connect 36 rivers through a network of canals and reservoirs to address issues like floods and droughts.
II. It would involve transferring surplus water from eastern rivers to more arid regions in the west and south, creating additional irrigation potential for millions of hectares and hydropower generation.
III. However, critics have raised concerns about potential ecological impacts, displacement of communities, and argued that alternatives like rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharging may be more practical options given the project's large scale and long timeframe.
River Interlinking Projects for Socio Economic TransformationShailesh Herale
This presentation highlights the concept of river interlinking, National River Linking Project(NRLP) of India, socio economic benefits, issues and possible alternatives of river interlinking.
Water Consumption (Evapo-Transpiration- ET), B. Taheri, S.M. Nabavi & MousaviMr.NENAwaterscarcity
Workshop on Operationalizing the Regional Collaborative Platform to Address ‘Water Consumption, Water Productivity and Drought Management’ in Agriculture, 27 - 29 October 2015, Cairo, Egypt
W-13 Hydraulic Behaviour of the Juba and Shabelle Rivers.pdfssuser2034f6
This document provides a summary of a hydraulic analysis of the Juba and Shabelle Rivers in Somalia. It aims to support irrigation and flood management. Key outcomes include determining the general hydraulic characteristics of the rivers, estimating water availability and balance at key locations. Catchment characteristics were analyzed using DEM data. Hydrological features like flows, flooding risks and irrigation needs were assessed. Aerial photography was analyzed to map river features. Preliminary flood mapping and modeling of bankfull conditions was conducted for selected locations using HEC-RAS software. Irrigation requirements and diversions were estimated to analyze water balance. The report's analysis will support water resources management of the two rivers.
The document discusses the need for a National Water Grid and Peninsular Water Grid in India to address water scarcity issues. It proposes interlinking rivers across the country to optimize water usage and irrigation potential. Some key points discussed include:
- Developing a network of rivers to transfer water from water surplus to deficit areas for irrigation and drinking water needs.
- Potential benefits include 11 million additional hectares under irrigation, 2754 MW of hydroelectric power, and drought mitigation.
- Desalination of sea water using nuclear power could provide drinking water for coastal cities.
- People's participation is needed in watershed management and conservation efforts.
Potential & experience of dams in ethiopiaFeteneBefekadu
This document provides an overview of dams in Ethiopia, including:
1) Ethiopia has significant water resources potential but development has been low, with less than 10% of irrigation and hydropower potential developed.
2) There are over 50 large dams existing in Ethiopia, which were built mainly for hydropower, irrigation, and water supply. However, many microdams experience problems like seepage, sedimentation, and structural failures.
3) Several large dams are under construction, including Gibe III, the largest, which will provide 1870 MW of hydropower once completed.
4) While dams provide benefits, they can also negatively impact the environment through issues like reservoir sedimentation reducing storage
The annual rainfall of Iran is about 13% as compared to rainfall in India. Despite of it, due to employing Rainwater Harvesting techniques and better water management , the government of Iran has been able to match up the water demands of the citizens of Iran.The presentations gives an overview of torography,technology, various rainwater harvesting structures employed in Iran.
SWaRMA_IRBM_Module1_#4, IRBM implementation in nepal challenges and opportuni...ICIMOD
This presentation is the part of 12-day (28 January–8 February 2019) training workshop on “Multi-scale Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) from the Hindu Kush Himalayan Perspective” organized by the Strengthening Water Resources Management in Afghanistan (SWaRMA) Initiative of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and targeted at participants from Afghanistan.
This document discusses water resources in the GCC region and Egypt. It notes that the GCC has only 1% of the world's renewable water resources to support 5% of the global population. Desalination is critical to meeting water demand, with 60% of global desalination capacity located in the Middle East. The document outlines various desalination technologies used, including multi-stage flash distillation, reverse osmosis, and electrodialysis. It also discusses wastewater treatment and reuse in the region.
Fashkha Springs as a Plaestinian Strategic Water Projectdeeb1972
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Connecting transboundary water resources management
1. Near East & North Africa Land and Water Days,
Amman, 15-18 December 2013
Connecting transboundary water resources management
with national visions and plans in Lebanon
by
S.Sarraf
5. National views and Plans in Lebanon for Al-Kabir Basin
Additional water resources
Expand the irrigation network to satisfy the needs of
the population (from 1,700 to almost 6,700 ha)
Address pollution issues (water Hyacinth)
Address recurrent flood control
9. National views and Plans in Lebanon for Al-Assi/Orontes Basin
Additional water resources, by increasing water storage
New irrigation schemes covering an area of 6,800 ha
Address pollution issues (Wastewater treatment plants)
Power generation of 50 MW
17. Government’s projects considered for the Hasbani water course region.
The Wazzani Water Supply Project (WWSP)
The Hasbaya-Hebariyah Water Project
Ibl al Saki Storage Dam Project
The Hasbaya Waste water Project
18.
19.
20. Conclusions
For the two transboundary river basins, al-Kabir and al-Assi where Lebanon and
Syria have signed agreements, the strategy is to be achieved through:
Construction of dams
Distribution of potable water
Increasing the irrigated areas
Executing wastewater treatment projects
Controlling flood
For the Hasbani river basin
Almost all projects are at hold until further development of the ArabIsraeli conflict.