Water management : an uphill battle in the Andes

Date

2000

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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA

Abstract

Diverse ecosystems and social systems are located within the confined territory of the study in Ecuador. Moreover, populations are in conflict because of poor water management. In Phase 1, researchers contributed to an assessment of the 100,000 hectare El Angel watershed and water use area, which has an estimated population of 22,000. In Phase 2, researchers have focused on improving understanding of the local water system through studies on local water rights and the implementation of a participatory water monitoring system. Results from water quality studies reveal high levels of water contamination in the lower section of the basin.

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Sempiternelle bataille de la gestion de l'eau dans les Andes
Spanish version available in IDRC Digital Library: Ordenamiento del agua : una batalla cuesta arriba en los Andes

Keywords

WATER MANAGEMENT, IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, POLLUTION CONTROL, RIVER BASINS, ANDEAN REGION, ECUADOR, WATER RIGHTS, WATERSHEDS, WATER QUALITY, ANDES, ECOSYSTEMS, ECUADOR, SOUTH AMERICA

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