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Explore solution-oriented projects applying Ecohydrology principles to solve social and environmental issues worldwide.

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Ankerkeha River
Ethiopia

Ankerkeha River Sub Basin-Based Restoration of Lake Hayq

The project operates at the catchment scale of the Ankerkeha River Sub-basin to address root causes of degradation like soil erosion.

  • Interventions include riverbank restoration with bamboo.
  • Enhances erosion prevention and habitats for species.

Contact:

Assefa Tessema Tecklie (Wollo University)

atecklie2018@gmail.com
Updated: 29/10/2025 Details
Ribb Watershed
Ethiopia

Capacity Building on Ribb Watershed & Lake Tana Shore

Located in Lake Tana Sub Basin. The watershed suffers from severe land degradation due to aged agricultural activities.

  • Establishment of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  • Addressing haphazard deforestation and overgrazing.

Contact:

Yohannes Z. Negussie (Ministry of Water)

yhnnszerihun@gmail.com
Updated: 23/06/2021 Details
Burkitu Reservoir
Ethiopia

Restoration of Burkitu Reservoir for Asella City

Located in Oromia Regional State. The reservoir was abandoned due to high dioxin pollution affecting the population.

  • Systemic solution for water supply restoration.
  • Cooperation with MoWIE and ERCE.

Contact:

Yohannes Z. Negussie (MoWIE & ERCE)

yhnnszerihun@gmail.com
Updated: 23/06/2021 Details
Lake Naivasha
Kenya

Sustainable Utilisation of Water in the Naivasha Basin

Lake Naivasha is the second largest freshwater lake in Kenya and a RAMSAR site since 1995.

  • Drainage from Malewa and Gilgil rivers.
  • Surrounded by major cut flowers agriculture.

Contact:

David Harper (University of Leicester)

dmh@le.ac.uk
Updated: 23/06/2021 Details
Western Area Peninsula
Sierra Leone

Western Area Peninsula Waterfund

The demo site comprises the Guma Valley Water Company Dam and over 50 water catchments in the Peninsula.

  • Streams originating from mountains to Atlantic Ocean.
  • Characterised by wetlands and catchments.

Contact:

Ishmail Kamara (NWRMA)

ish83ish@yahoo.com
Updated: 14/11/2023 Details
Crocodile River
South Africa

E-Flows Science in the Crocodile River

Perennial, highly seasonal river site with social and ecological value, part of the Incomati Transboundary Basin.

  • Located within Kruger National Park.
  • Upstream of Mozambique.

Contact:

Gordon O’Brien (University of Mpumalanga)

gordon.obrien@ump.ac.za
Updated: 16/12/2023 Details

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