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Water Resources Development Planning in a Basin Context in the Absence of Good Hydrologic Data: An Example from Sri Lanka
This paper describes a methodology for planning rehabilitation of small-scale irrigation systems in dry zones where the hydrologic database is poor. The methodology includes a two-stage decision-making process. The first stage relates to selection of cascades (meso-watersheds) within the basin for rehabilitation planning. The second stage is concerned with selection of tanks within a cascade and the type of rehabilitation components to be planned, taking into consideration the resource potential of the cascade and the socioeconomic factors of farmers. The methodology has been field-tested in Sri Lanka and shown to be efficient. A key principle underlying this approach is that development of any use of water within a basin must be viewed in the context of the whole basin to avoid conflicts over water use. Another principle is that hydrological and non-hydrological criteria must be used together to evaluate water resources development proposals.
Water Resources Development Planning in a Basin Context in the Absence of Good Hydrologic Data: An Example from Sri Lanka
This paper describes a methodology for planning rehabilitation of small-scale irrigation systems in dry zones where the hydrologic database is poor. The methodology includes a two-stage decision-making process. The first stage relates to selection of cascades (meso-watersheds) within the basin for rehabilitation planning. The second stage is concerned with selection of tanks within a cascade and the type of rehabilitation components to be planned, taking into consideration the resource potential of the cascade and the socioeconomic factors of farmers. The methodology has been field-tested in Sri Lanka and shown to be efficient. A key principle underlying this approach is that development of any use of water within a basin must be viewed in the context of the whole basin to avoid conflicts over water use. Another principle is that hydrological and non-hydrological criteria must be used together to evaluate water resources development proposals.
Water Resources Development Planning in a Basin Context in the Absence of Good Hydrologic Data: An Example from Sri Lanka
Sakthivadivel, R. (author) / Brewer, Jeffrey D. (author)
International Journal of Water Resources Development ; 15 ; 73-91
1999-03-01
19 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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