A participatory approach to integrated aquifer management: The case of Guanajuato State,Mexico |
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| Authors: | Email author" target="_blank">Ricardo?SandovalEmail author |
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| Institution: | (1) Guanajuato State Water Commission (Director General), Autopista Guanajuato-Silao, CP 36251 Guanajuato, Mexico |
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| Abstract: | Guanajuato State, located in central Mexico, with less than 2% of the country s area, has almost 17,000 deep water wells, from which nearly 4,000 cubic hectometers (hm3) per year are being extracted, more than 1,000 hm3 over the estimated renewable yield. Since, in Mexico, water is administered under federal jurisdiction by the National Water Commission (CNA, for its Spanish acronym), the state government faces the challenge of ensuring its populations economic development without formal means of intervention. Being thus limited to apply mandatory policies and measures, the state water program has focused on the implementation of a two-sided strategy. First, basic hydrogeological studies and mathematical groundwater hydrodynamic models were developed upon a comprehensive survey of existing wells and a general revision of the states geological framework. Second, a structure for water users participation in water management actions was promoted (from the dissemination of information to the implementation of pilot efficient water use projects) with financial, technical and political support from the state. Simultaneously, a coordinated effort towards the completion of the water users registry was performed with the federal authority along with other supporting measures such as training and monitoring programs. In this paper, a general overview of the projects achievements and challenges is presented.To make direct contact with the water-user associations mentioned in this paper, please write to Eng. Aurelio Navarrete of the State Water Council at: cehgto@prodigy.net.mx. |
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| Keywords: | Guanajuato State Technical water councils (COTAS) Mathematical transport model |
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