What is the meaning of integrated?
Using the terminology ‘integrated’ always leads to the assumption to ‘compose and coordinate to form a whole’. In the context of Integrated Watershed Management the term ‘integrated’ demonstrates that all aspects of watershed management will always be considered for each individual activity. There are never ‘stand-alone’ actions possible: Each activity in a watershed is influencing the whole watershed – and the whole watershed is influencing each activity.
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Precipitation in the mountains occurs and surface runoff is collected by a dam |
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Tentative consequence 1 |
Tentative consequence 2 |
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Evaporation is increasing due to the water collection in the dam: less water will be available for downstream users |
Storage of water allows stream flow in dry season: downstream user benefit from continuous water availability |
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Which assumption is correct? |
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➙ Integrated approach to discuss the tentative consequences is needed |
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Factors to be considered for both tentative consequences:
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