Название практики | Increasing water supply of Aksa-Ayuliye District | Arrangement of springs to improve stock watering |
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Category | Water resources | Water resources |
Tool | System for enhancing water availability | Public participation principle |
Field of application | Use of water resources |
Use of water resources |
Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change | Moderate | Moderate |
Implemented by | UNDP, UNECE and Water Resources Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the RK jointly with the Public Association “Association of Country Farms of Shet Dis-trict of Karaganda Region” |
CAMP-Alatoo Public Foundation (PF) |
Used by |
Country: Kazakhstan Province: Karaganda Region District: Shet District Other settlement: Aksa-Ayuliye Rural District |
Country: Kyrgyzstan Province: Chuy Region District: Sokuluk District |
Local specifics | The site is located in the area of acute shortage of irrigation and drinking water |
The site is located in a semi-drought zone subject to acute shortage of water resources in summer period and land degradation |
Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.01.2015 End date: 31.12.2015 |
Start date: 01.01.2011 End date: 31.12.2011 |
Problem solved through this practice | Acute shortage of irrigation water |
Extremely low water availability (supply) of pastures; the quantity of cattle in watering sites below standard; land erosion |
Tools used in the practice | Measures to restore natural springs: arrangement of stone protection fencing around springs and installation of water-release pipes |
Technology of springs arrangement for stock watering |
Description of the practice and its results | Actions Results Technical |
Actions: At first, the exact location of water outcrop was identified and cleaned from mud. 15 meters below the outcrop, 3 interconnected water tubs were installed (each 1.8 m long, 0.5 m wide and 0.5 deep). Each subsequent tub is located lower than the preceding one, thus, allowing water flowing down in the cascade manner. Results: Financial and economic: Cattle gaining weight quicker. Technical: Improved water supply in the area, including for cattle watering. |
Lessons learnt and recommendations made | Lessons learnt: Recommendations: |
Lessons learnt: Collection of water in one place had been practiced since ancient times, but was forgotten over time. Rehabilitation of traditional practices should be welcomed. Recommendations: Similar practices should be scaled-up and continued as they not only benefit the local population, but also allow enhancing water availability for wild animals and expanding hayfield meadows. |
Source of practice | Domestic tools (outcomes of research by domestic R&D organizations) |
Traditional tools transferred from generation to generation which demonstrate their relevance in modern conditions |
Readiness for implementation |
1. Cost of implementation: High 2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha: 3. O&M costs: High 4. Expert support: Not needed |
1. Cost of implementation: High 2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha: 3. O&M costs: High 4. Expert support: Not needed |
Brief information on the project | Project title: SaveH2Okz Project within the framework of the joint EU/UNDP/UNECE Project “Supporting Kazakhstan in its transition to green economy model” Duration: 2015-2018 Project goal and objectives: raising awareness on the issue of water resources exhaustion with the aim of fostering “green economy” practices Project beneficiaries: local population Project implementer: Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
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Funding source | European Union (grant) | PF “CAMP-Alatoo”, local population |
Information sources | Joint EU/UNDP/UNECE Project “Supporting Kazakhstan in its transition to green economy model” sponsored by the European Union (saveh2o.kz) |
WOCAT.net, Mr. Abdybek Asanaliyev (e-mail: asanaly61@mail.ru), Kyrgyz National Agriculture University, Bishkek |
Contacts of a person, who filled this form | SIC ICWC |
SIC ICWC |
Form submission date | 29.03.2018 | 30.03.2018 |