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Integrated Rainwater Management Strategies:Hydrometric Monitoring
Meja Watershed in Jeldu Woreda
Description
Located in the south of the Abbay basinto the north-east of Ambo town
Tributary to the Guder river
Rainfall: 1,400 – 2,000 mm
The headwaters are in a flat wide valley, which is heavily utilized by livestock
Downstream, the catchment comprises deeply incised mountain streams
Slopes of up to 80o are being cultivated
Plantations of eucalyptus occupyapproximately 10-15% of the landscape
Challenges
Seasonal water scarcity
Heavily deforested in the last 10-20 years
Slope slumping and gullying are common phenomena
Productivity has “halved” in recent years(according to local farmer)
Interventions
• Some traditional diversions for irrigating potatoes, maize and onions
• Drainage furrows to remove water from fields in the wet season
• Planting of euclayptus to halt gullying and erosion
CPWF Nile Project 2: Integrated rainwater management strategies – technologies, institutions and policies
Poster Prepared for the NBDC Launch Workshop, Addis Ababa,29 September 2010
Gully with eucalyptus
Middle catchment
Upper catchment
Drainage Traditional bridge
Rainwater management for resilient livelihoods