Watershed Management
Society and Polity
2010
Watershed Management - A Hope for Sustainable Development
Table of Contents Watershed 2 Integrated Watershed Management 2 Categorization of Watersheds 2 Need for Watershed Management: 3 Characteristics of Watershed Management: 3 Successful case of Watershed management in Maharashtra 3 Approaches/methods used for people 's participation 4 Persuasion 4 Gandhian Approach 4 Creation of a common platform 4 Selfless leadership 5 Identification of the most pressing common problem 5 Achievements at Ralegan Siddhi 5
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Watershed Management: A Hope for Sustainable Development
Watershed
A Watershed is defined as a topographically delineated geographical area in which the entire run-off tends to converge, through the existing drainage system, to the common outlet of the area for subsequent disposal. In other words, a watershed is an independent drainage unit.
Integrated Watershed Management
It is the process of creating and implementing plans, programs, and projects to sustain and enhance watershed functions that affect the plant, animal, and human communities within a watershed boundary
Categorization of Watersheds
Watersheds are categorized on the basis of the following criteria: * Based on Size: Based on size, the watersheds can be classified into micro, mini and large watersheds. The watersheds with area less than 500 ha are called as micro watersheds. The watersheds with area more than 500 ha but less than 2000 ha are called as mini watersheds. The watersheds with area more than 2000 ha are called as large watersheds. * Based on Drainage: Based on drainage, watersheds can be classified into drains and streams. Drains refer to the smaller water channels whereas streams refer to the larger water channels. * Based on Shape: Based on shape, watersheds can be classified into two types namely fan-shaped and fern-shaped. Fan shaped watersheds are those
2010
Watershed Management - A Hope for Sustainable Development
Table of Contents Watershed 2 Integrated Watershed Management 2 Categorization of Watersheds 2 Need for Watershed Management: 3 Characteristics of Watershed Management: 3 Successful case of Watershed management in Maharashtra 3 Approaches/methods used for people 's participation 4 Persuasion 4 Gandhian Approach 4 Creation of a common platform 4 Selfless leadership 5 Identification of the most pressing common problem 5 Achievements at Ralegan Siddhi 5
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Watershed Management: A Hope for Sustainable Development
Watershed
A Watershed is defined as a topographically delineated geographical area in which the entire run-off tends to converge, through the existing drainage system, to the common outlet of the area for subsequent disposal. In other words, a watershed is an independent drainage unit.
Integrated Watershed Management
It is the process of creating and implementing plans, programs, and projects to sustain and enhance watershed functions that affect the plant, animal, and human communities within a watershed boundary
Categorization of Watersheds
Watersheds are categorized on the basis of the following criteria: * Based on Size: Based on size, the watersheds can be classified into micro, mini and large watersheds. The watersheds with area less than 500 ha are called as micro watersheds. The watersheds with area more than 500 ha but less than 2000 ha are called as mini watersheds. The watersheds with area more than 2000 ha are called as large watersheds. * Based on Drainage: Based on drainage, watersheds can be classified into drains and streams. Drains refer to the smaller water channels whereas streams refer to the larger water channels. * Based on Shape: Based on shape, watersheds can be classified into two types namely fan-shaped and fern-shaped. Fan shaped watersheds are those
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