scholarly journals Feeding the Future with the Past: Incorporating Local Ecological Knowledge in River Restoration

Resources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Ewelina Szałkiewicz ◽  
Joanna Sucholas ◽  
Mateusz Grygoruk
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
River Restoration ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Local Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Local Stakeholders

Despite many years of experience in the river restoration field, which has become one of the most promising areas of water resources management, significant challenges and problems remain. These include the scope and scale of restoration measures, developing the reference model, assessment of restoration success, and the engagement of local stakeholders. Progress in addressing these challenges to river restoration could be achieved by changes in current approaches through the appreciation and integration of local communities and their local ecological knowledge (LEK). The results of discussion on ecological restoration indicate that ecological knowledge, which combines the interests of local communities and the environment, could be used in restoration projects. However, in the case of river restoration, this type of knowledge is systematically overlooked. In our paper, we discuss common river restoration problems and supportive elements that may be found in LEK. We conclude that the local stakeholders’ involvement and strong establishment of their position in the river restoration processes should be reconsidered. We believe that the application of LEK has large potential for improving water resources management and restoration of aquatic ecosystems and remains a key factor in a successful future of river restoration.

Building a mosaic of values to support local water resources management

Water Policy ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 415-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon M. Hermans ◽  
Gerardo E. van Halsema ◽  
Henry F. Mahoo
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Environmental Values ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Economic Values ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Valuation Methods ◽  
Local Stakeholders ◽  
Local Water

Water valuation is needed to enable sound and well-informed decisions on the allocation and management of water resources. The existing methods for water valuation have an important potential and need to be further developed. Practical tools are especially urgently needed to aid implementation on the ground. There is a need to expand the scope of existing water valuation methods beyond the focus on economic values to also include social and environmental values. Also, water valuation needs to fit the constraints of data availability and expertise that are typically found in practice and should be stakeholder driven, addressing values that are of relevance to local stakeholders. This paper proposes a stakeholder-driven approach to water valuation, based on the use of different indicators to produce a mosaic of values that support water resources management by local stakeholders. The use of this approach is illustrated by a case study in Tanzania.

scholarly journals Establishment of a catchment monitoring network through a participatory approach in a small rural catchment in South Africa

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 3793-3837 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. M. Kongo ◽  
J. R. Kosgei ◽  
G. P. W. Jewitt ◽  
S. A. Lorentz
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Monitoring Network ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Catchment Scale ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Hydrological Monitoring

Abstract. The establishment of a catchment monitoring network is a process, from the inception of the idea to its implementation, the latter being the construction of relevant gauging structures and installation of the various instruments. It is useful that the local communities and other stakeholders are involved and participate in such a process as was realised during the establishment of the hydrological monitoring network in the Potshini catchment in the Bergville district in the KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. The paper illustrates the participatory application of various methods and techniques for establishing a hydrological monitoring network, in a small rural inhabited catchment, to monitor hydrological processes at both field and catchment scale for research purposes in water resources management. The authors conclude that the participation of the local community and other stakeholders in catchment monitoring and instilling the sense of ownership and management of natural resources to the local communities needs to be encouraged at all times. Success stories in water resources management by local communities can be realized if such a process is integrated with other development plans in the catchment at all forums with due recognition of the social dynamics of the communities living in the catchment.

scholarly journals Establishment of a catchment monitoring network through a participatory approach in a rural community in South Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 2507-2525 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. M. Kongo ◽  
J. R. Kosgei ◽  
G. P. W. Jewitt ◽  
S. A. Lorentz
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Monitoring Network ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Hydrological Processes ◽  
Catchment Scale ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Hydrological Monitoring

Abstract. The establishment of a catchment monitoring network is a process, from the inception of the idea to its implementation, the latter being the construction of relevant gauging structures and installation of the various instruments. It is useful that the local communities and other stakeholders are involved and participate in such a process, as was highlighted during the establishment of the hydrological monitoring network in the Potshini catchment in Bergville District in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The paper highlights the participatory establishment of a hydrological monitoring network in a small rural inhabited catchment, in line with the overall objective of the Smallholder System Innovations (SSI) research programme, to monitor hydrological processes at both field and catchment scale for water resources management research purposes. The engagement and participation of the Potshini community precipitated a learning opportunity for both the researchers and the local community on (i) the understanding of hydrological processes inherent in the catchment (ii) appreciating the inherent dynamics in establishing a catchment monitoring network in the midst of a community (iii) paradigm shift on how to engage different stakeholders at different levels of participation. The participatory engagement in the monitoring process led to appreciation and uptake of some of the research results by the Potshini community and ensured continued support from all stakeholders. This paper is of the view that the participation of the local community and other stakeholders in catchment monitoring and instilling a sense of ownership and management of natural resources to the local communities needs to be encouraged at all times. Success stories in water resources management by local communities can be realized if such a process is integrated with other development plans in the catchment at all forums, with due recognition of the social dynamics of the communities living in the catchment.

Kenya Success Story in Water Resources Management

2019 ◽  
pp. 251-274
Author(s):  
Joy Apiyo Obando ◽  
Cush Ngonzo Luwesi ◽  
Nele Förch ◽  
Anthony Ogutu Opiyo ◽  
Chris Shisanya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Practical Action ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Local Stakeholders

Management of water resources is at the heart of political discourse to raise awareness among local stakeholders for support in policy formulation and implementation of water sector development plans. The concept of integrated water resources management (IWRM) has been largely disseminated by the Global Water Partnership. Though theoretically appealing and sound, the process of implementation of participatory water resources management still has potential to yield results at local level. One reason is that the top-down approach used is too broad to be implemented and neither does it facilitate better understanding of the needs of each sector involved in the inter-sectoral collaboration to foster planning and benefit sharing of water resources. It is in favor of such practical action for water sector planning and development at small-scale catchment level that the concept of “light” IWRM or integrated watershed management (IWM) was developed to reduce various threats and severe water constraints affecting local stakeholders.

Kenya Success Story in Water Resources Management

2017 ◽  
pp. 185-208
Author(s):  
Joy Apiyo Obando ◽  
Cush Ngonzo Luwesi ◽  
Nele Förch ◽  
Anthony Ogutu Opiyo ◽  
Chris Shisanya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Practical Action ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Local Stakeholders

Management of water resources is at the heart of political discourse to raise awareness among local stakeholders for support in policy formulation and implementation of water sector development plans. The concept of integrated water resources management (IWRM) has been largely disseminated by the Global Water Partnership. Though theoretically appealing and sound, the process of implementation of participatory water resources management still has potential to yield results at local level. One reason is that the top-down approach used is too broad to be implemented and neither does it facilitate better understanding of the needs of each sector involved in the inter-sectoral collaboration to foster planning and benefit sharing of water resources. It is in favour of such practical action for water sector planning and development at small scale catchment level that the concept of “light” IWRM or “Integrated Watershed Management” (IWM) was developed to reduce various threats and severe water constraints affecting local stakeholders.

ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL BUSINESS:SIMULATION OF LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT IN SURAKARTA REGENCY

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Bhimo Rizky Samudro ◽  
Yogi Pasca Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
River Flow ◽  
Low Impact Development ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Specific Culture ◽  
Central Java Province

This paper will describe the function of water resources to support business activities in Surakarta regency, Central Java province. Surakarta is a business city in Central Java province with small business enterprises and specific culture. This city has a famous river with the name is Bengawan Solo. Bengawan Solo is a River Flow Regional (RFR) to support business activities in Surakarta regency. Concious with the function, societies and local government in Surakarta must to manage the sustainability of River Flow Regional (RFR) Bengawan Solo. It is important to manage the sustainability of business activity in Surakarta regency.   According to the condition in Surakarta regency, this paper will explain how the simulation of Low Impact Development Model in Surakarta regency. Low Impact Development is a model that can manage and evaluate sustainability of water resources in River Flow Regional (RFR). Low Impact Development can analys goals, structures, and process water resources management. The system can also evaluate results and impacts of water resources management. From this study, we hope that Low Impact Development can manage water resources in River Flow Regional (RFR) Bengawan Solo.  

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