Название практики | Arrangement of springs to improve stock watering | Land reclamation via vertical drainage wells |
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Category | Water resources | Water resources |
Tool | Public participation principle | Collector-drainage system |
Field of application | Use of water resources |
• Use of water resources |
Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change | Moderate | Moderate |
Implemented by | CAMP-Alatoo Public Foundation (PF) |
Ministry of Reclamation and Water Management of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
Used by |
Country: Kyrgyzstan Province: Chuy Region District: Sokuluk District |
Country: Kazakhstan Province: South Kazakhstan Region District: Maktaaral District |
Local specifics | The site is located in a semi-drought zone subject to acute shortage of water resources in summer period and land degradation |
• Upstream (Ferghana) and midstream (Syr Darya) of the Syr Darya River |
Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.01.2011 End date: 31.12.2011 |
Start date: 01.01.1965 End date: 31.12.1975 |
Problem solved through this practice | Extremely low water availability (supply) of pastures; the quantity of cattle in watering sites below standard; land erosion |
Deterioration of reclamation situation: rising of ground water, land salination |
Tools used in the practice | Technology of springs arrangement for stock watering |
Technique and technology of land reclamation via a system of vertical drainage wells (VDW) |
Description of the practice and its results | 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. |
Actions: A VDW system set up. Prior to its installation, the area was drained via a horizontal open-type drain-age network ineffective as to reducing the mass of salinized land. Comprehensive VDW efforts significantly enhanced drainage.
Results: Financial and economic: Technical: |
Lessons learnt and recommendations made | 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. |
Lessons learnt: In due time, the model proved useful and timely, as the country urgently needed to increase its cotton yields. The practice demonstrated high efficiency of VDW in combatting land salination. Recommendations: 1. Establish a special VDW System Maintenance and Operation Department; |
Source of practice | Traditional tools transferred from generation to generation which demonstrate their relevance in modern conditions |
Domestic tools (outcomes of research by domestic R&D organizations) |
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: Moderate 2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha: 3. O&M costs: High 4. Expert support: Not needed |
Brief information on the project | ||
Funding source | PF “CAMP-Alatoo”, local population | Ministry of Reclamation and Water Management of the USSR |
Information sources | WOCAT.net, Mr. Abdybek Asanaliyev (e-mail: asanaly61@mail.ru), Kyrgyz National Agriculture University, Bishkek |
Reshetkina N.M. et al. “Vertical Drainage”, Moscow: Kolos, 1978. – 319 p. |
Contacts of a person, who filled this form | SIC ICWC |
SIC ICWC |
Form submission date | 30.03.2018 | 26.03.2018 |