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( 2.9 / 183 )WIDCORP has found there are both perceived benefits and disadvantages of conversion from open earthen channels/dams to pipelines for water delivery in dryland regions. Some major benefits are:
a reliable and flexible supply of quality water
better on-farm management
improvements to economy and wellbeing
water savings through reduction in seepage and evaporation; and in turn
environmental flows to rivers and water bodies.
Disadvantages include the loss of recreation (such as swimming, fishing) and wildlife through closure of channels and farm dams.
We are investigating further the relationship between water reform and its impacts on populations in the community (ie. farmers, small businesses, urban compared with rural users), as well as the community processes that drive innovation and change to acheive regional sustainability outcomes.
Do you have a pipeline that delivers water to your dryland region? Has it made a difference to your community? What are your observations/experiences of water pipelines in your region, or regions that you have studied?
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