WORKSHOP 7: URBAN AREAS AS SEEN IN THE RIVER BASIN CONTEXT
Urban Areas In River Basins
Characteristics Of Many Developing Nation Cities
Urbanization Causes Many Changes In Nearby Watersheds
Urban Growth Has A Range Of Impacts On Watersheds
Tegucigalpa Sits In A Bowl-Shaped Valley In Central Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Capital Of Honduras
Tegucigalpa Has Three Principal Water Sources
The Los Laureles Reservoir Provides 30% Of City’s Needs
Increased Demands And Reduced Storage Leads To Draw-Down
The Guacerique Watershed Is Subject To Heavy Urban Influences
The Ciudad Mateo Housing Project Is 4km From The Water
Ciudad Mateo Housing Is Steeply Sloping Toward The Reservoir
The Project Was Left Unfinished For Years As Officials Argued
The Tegucigalpa Ring-Road Was Constructed Around The Reservoir
Surfaces And Slopes Were Left To Erode Without Mitigation
Road Alignment Opened Up New Slopes For Exploitation
The Ciudad Mateo Sewer Main Runs Along The Reservoir Edge
High Turbidity And Siltation Create Quality and Reliability Impacts
Water Agency Managers Often Stress Downstream Priorities
Watershed Management May Not Be Adequately Prioritized
Watershed Management And Water Sustainability Are Linked
Conclusions For The Water Sector
Email: mlee@csuhayward.edu
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