Watersheds supply drinking water and without the proper management of these systems, threats exist to people. Training module watershed management programme 1 page training plan module training plan module under watershedunder watershedunder watershed management programme being implemented management programme being implemented by rural development department himachal pradeshby rural development department himachal pradesh 1. Jun 30, 2016 watershed management is an everevolving practice involving the management of land, water, biota, and other resources in a defined area for ecological, social, and economic purposes. Here you can download the free lecture notes of watershed management notes pdf wm notes pdf materials with multiple file links to download. Watershed management in action lessons learned from. The importance of watershed characteristics in integrated watershed management a case of gokdere watershed, turkey article pdf available in fresenius environmental bulletin 2012 january. Linking land tenure and integrated watershed managementa. Most watershed management projects implemented in the last 25 years in developing countries have tried to combine poverty alleviation and resource conservation goals, but neither of these goals has been satisfactorily accomplished. Framework for sustainable watershed management approach. A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, or, ultimately, the ocean. It provides guidance and suggestions for working through the various stages of watershed projects, from working with potential sponsors to providing project rehabilitation. Authority the national watershed program manual nwpm provides policy for the delivery of technical and financial assistance authorized by either of the following. Watershed approach to conservation and development a repeatedly raised question by policymakers and planners is why should a watershed.
Watershed development in gujarat humboldtuniversitat zu berlin. Based on successful watershed management efforts like these across the country, this tutorial presents four core principles of watershed management. Watershed management, or protection, implies the wise use of soil and water resources within a given geographical area so as to enable sustainable production and to minimise floods. The approach of integrated watershed management has evolved in terms of. Frequently asked questions about watershed management. Methodology of integrated watershed management for. Conservation practices can be divided into two main categories. All environmental, social, and economic concerns are combined to treat watersheds in an integrated manner. Managing a watershed a resource guide for community planners.
Effective integrated watershed management planning is. Framework for sustainable watershed management us epa. Lessons from the national estuary program nep is designed for all individuals and organizations involved in watershed management, including states, tribes, local governments, and nongovernmental organizations. While watershed management is broader in focus than drinking water supply, adequate, safe, and contaminant free water supply can be achieved while maintaining a healthy aquatic ecosystem. A resource guide for community planners 2 part one how to create a watershed management plan step 1. He has undertaken a study on application of gis in watershed management assigned to him by rajiv gandhi mission for watershed management department of madhya pradesh government. Watershed management i concepts in watershed hydrology and. Watershed management can be used to identify areas for carbon storage and sequestration by forests and trees and to reduce deforestation and forest degradation by limiting agricultural expansion and the conversion of forests to pasture lands. Pdf the importance of watershed characteristics in. Ngo and donor implemented watershed development programs in india and suggested a shift in focus away from a purely engineering and structural focus to a deeper concern with livelihood issues raju et al. Special thanks to charles app for his contributions and leadership throughout.
What new tools are available and how can they be integrated into sustainable watershed management. Watershed management is the study of the relevant characteristics of a watershed aimed at the sustainable distribution of its resources and the process of creating and implementing plans, programs and projects to sustain and enhance watershed functions that affect the plant, animal, and human communities within the watershed boundary. Introduction to watershed management geolearning department. Go to the epa web page surf your watershed what are water quality protection practices or best management practices. Major objectives of the watershed management program are. In the fifth year plan, watershed management approach was included with a number of programs for it and a national policy was developed. Watershed management i concepts in watershed hydrology. Characteristics of watershed watershed management unit ii rambabu palaka, assistant professorbvrit 2. This is the group which will lead the community to create and implement the wmp.
Portland watershed management plan portlands watershed plan describes the approach the city uses to evaluate watershed conditions and implement projects to improve watershed health. Watershed approach to conservation and development 2. Improving watershed management in developing countries. Watershed management requires multiple interventions that jointly enhance the resource base and livelihood of rural people. Watersheds are natural systems that we can work with. In the present endeavor, the concept on watershed management is dealt after introducing the reasons for degradation of lands and the need for watershed management. Minnesotas watershed management structure is a complex network of multiple federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. A case study of salaiyur watershed in coimbatore, india alok k. To maximize learning, students will be expected to spend time reading and. Sustainable practices in watershed management munich personal. Stakeholder involvement in sustainable watershed management.
Watershed characteristics associated with the degree of urbanization in each of the study areas were determined for both physical land cover, infrastructure, hydrologic modifications, soils, topography, and climate and socioeconomic conditions. To maximize learning, students will be expected to spend time reading and studying outside of the recorded lesson. This shared paradigm suggests that it is difficult to distinguish integrated watershed management from sustainable development in watershed areas. For minor irrigation project, size may be few hundred square kilometers for tank or pond irrigation, size is just few square kilometers in watershed management works in hilly or undulating. The key points on irrigation watershed management is to handle water yields in stream for maintaining optimum quantity, quality, and flow regime in order to readyuse for irrigating, self. A watershed is the area of land that drains surface water to a common basin such as a stream, river, lake or reservoir. Methodology of integrated watershed management for sustainable water resources use development, uses and conservation in a sustainable way as an integrated watershed management science technology aspect. Integrated watershed management perspectives and problems e. Part 500 watershed program management subpart a program criteria 500. He was associated with the department for a period of two months starting from 10th may, 2010. Watershed management is an everevolving practice involving the management of land, water, biota, and other resources in a defined area for ecological, social, and economic purposes.
As in the southwest, protection of endangered fish species drives certain watershed management activities. Watershed management an overview sciencedirect topics. The framework for sustainable watershed management is the result of many cooperative efforts during the projects development. Portland watershed management plan the city of portland. Watershed management in action food and agriculture. The size of watershed is governed by the size of stream or river and the development and management works taken. Venkatesan programme officer and team leader, dhan foundation, 18 pillaiyar koil street, s. Land and water conservation practices, those made within agricultural 1elds like construction of contour bunds, graded bunds, 1eld. Principles of integrated water resources management. However, water flows down the slopes and ignores the political or. The main aim of watershed management is to conserve the soil, plant, and water resources of a catchment while benefiting humanity. Tournebize, in reference module in earth systems and environmental sciences, 2014. This is one of the widely followed methods and is the only effective alternative in many instances. Watershed management approaches are evolving throughout the country and are being used to solve tough problems.
Watershed management is continuous and needs a multidisciplinary approach. Soil and water conservation practices are the primary step of watershed management program. Working with the poor has been commonly used as a criterion for selecting watershed management activities. Managing a watershed a resource guide for community. Other organizations have also played a relevant role in promoting watershed management planning in ethiopia in various regions and weredas. The lecture on principles of integrated water resources management is a compulsory subject of the msc programme in water management both for the water conflict management, water quality management, water resources management and water services management specialisations. Landscape factors of nutrient fluxes in watersheds. Urban watershed management the modern city tends to loosen the bonds that connect its inhabitants with nature and to transform, eliminate, or replace its earthbound aspects, covering the natural site with an artificial environment that enhances the dominance of man and encourages an illusion of complete independence from nature. The books content and scope have been improved and condensed, with updated chapters on the management of forest, woodland, rangeland, agricultural urban, and mixed land use watersheds. The regeneration of headwaters calls for a practical approach through integrated environmental management.
Ground and surface water withdrawals by management area in mgdsm 0. The term watershed management has wide implications and its objectives may be to reduce soil erosion, increase infiltration, and improve water yield and quality. The watershed approach is a coordinating framework for environmental management that focuses public and private sector efforts to address the highest priority problems within hydrologicallydefined geographic areas, taking into consideration both ground and surface water flow. Tamil nadu, india abstract the early watershed development programme in india launched in the year 1974 and the subsequent. Deterioration of watershed takes place due to faulty and bad management through the activity of man and hi animals. The importance of watershed characteristics in integrated watershed management a case of gokdere watershed, turkey. Watershed management is the integrated use of land, vegetation and water in a geographically discrete drainage area for the benefit of its residents, with the objective of protecting or conserving the hydrologic services that the watershed provides and of reducing or avoiding negative downstream or groundwater impacts darghouth et al. This includes land improvements, rehabilitation and other technical works as. Watershed management i concepts in watershed hydrology and management ceu short course offered by the soil science society of america. A comprehensive watershed management plan for the leading creek watershed a collaboration of the meigs soil and water conservation district and residents of the leading creek watershed january 2005 prepared by cynthia bauers leading creek watershed coordinator 33101 hiland road pomeroy, ohio 45769 leading creek at river mile 10. At least 14 federal and state agencies provide a wide range of watershed management services, including technical assistance, funding, permits, and some oversight. Watershed management is considered by scholars as well as practitioners across the world as the most appropriate approach to ensure the. A watershed is the land area drained by a riverstream system. The goal is to protect natural resources, restore critical ecosystems, and implement stormwater solutions that integrate the urban area with the natural environment.
Processes influencing the process of watershed management. Watersheds can be classified using any measurable characteristics in the area like size, shape, location, ground water exploitation, and land use. This new edition is a major revision of the popular introductory reference on hydrology and watershed management principles, methods, and applications. A new approach to watershed management food and agriculture. Watershed can be defined as a unit h d b d fi d i of area covers all the land which contributes runoff to a common point or outlet and surrounded by a ridge line. Watershed management pdf notes wm pdf notes smartzworld. Principles and practice, second edition presents a flexible, integrated framework for watershed management that addresses the biophysical, social, and economic issues affecting water resources and their use. Frequently asked questions about watersheds unl water. In watershed management the aspects of development are considered with regard to availability of the resources. The objectives of watershed management programmes are. If your water resource management goals deal with point sources of pollution those with discharge pipes and permits, drinking water protection, protecting critical habitats, or other.
This document describes innovative approaches to watershed management implemented by. According to the participatory watershed management guidelines l. Community based participatory watershed development. This includes land improvements, rehabilitation and other technical works as well as the human considerations. Training module watershed management programme 2 page from farmers to policy makers require to be organized about the programme for effective.
The main aim of watershed management is to conserve the soil, plant and water resources of a catchment while benefiting humanity. Assessment of sustainable watershed management approach case study lenche dima, tsegur eyesus and dijjil watershed a project paper presented to the faculty of the graduate school of cornell university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of professional studies by tesfaye habtamu may 2011. Hydrology and the management of watersheds, fourth edition. For this reason, to protect our water it makes sense to protect our watersheds. Applications of gis in watershed management geographic information systems gis is an integral component to the field of watershed science, which is increasing in interest due to its direct relationship with the health of humanity. To use sound science to develop water resource management strategies and polices that are adopted and implemented by decision makers. Watersheds vary in size depending upon natural features of the land the water flows across. The national watershed program handbook nwph is a companion document to the national watershed program manual nwpm. Watershed management book starts with the topics concept of watershed development, types of erosion, size, shape, physiography, slope, climate. Unesco eolss sample chapters human settlement development vol.
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