This section presents an overview of road water harvesting techniques. We really encourage all of you to share your experiences and ideas on these topics. Please contact us and share!
Optimizing Intensified Runoff from Roads for Supplemental Irrigation: Tigray Region, Ethiopia (Thesis)
This thesis focuses on optimized run-off from roads as a key element to improve rural livelihoods.
Author: Meseret Dawit Teweldebrihan (UNESCO-IHE)
Year: 2014
Authors: Dr Jonathan Demenge (Mid-western University), Rossella Alba (MetaMeta Research), Dr Katharina Welle (Itad), Alemu Addisu and Kebede Manjur (Mekelle University)
Year: 2014
Handbook for Engineers, Technician and Farmers on Roads Rainwater Harvesting in Yemen
A variety of examples on water harvesting from roads in Yemen is given in this handbook. This is a draft version.
Author: Eng. Mohamed Al-Abyadh
Year: 2013
Using Road Works to Enhance Community Water Supplies in Mozambique (feasibility study)
This report outlines findings from field visits to Tete and Gaza provinces, and the learning visit to Burkina Faso. The report also includes a review of literature on the integration of water conservation into road works.
Author: African Community Access Program
Year: 2011
Water from Roads: a Handbook for Technicians and Farmers on Harvesting Rainwater from Roads
This handbook serves as a guide for road engineer and contractors who are involved in the design and construction of road drainage works. The handbook provides valuable technological advice for harnessing road run-off water.
Author: Erik Nissen Petersen (for DANIDA)
Year: 2006
Road Runoff Harvesting in the Drylands of Sub-Saharan Africa (Presentation)
Visually rich presentation by Ben Kubbinga on runoff harvesting from roads.
Author: Ben Kubbinga (UNESCO-IHE)
Year: 2013
Road Runoff Harvesting in the Drylands of Sub-Saharan Africa (Thesis)
Thesis of Ben Kubbinga on potential for assisting smallholder farmers in coping with water scarcity and climate change, based on case studies in Eastern Province, Kenya.
Author: Ben Kubbinga (Unesco-IHE)
Year: 2012
Water Harvesting from Roads: Issues and Practices (presentation)
Presentation by Dr. Kifle Woldearagay on the situation of road design and water management in Tigray, Ethiopia.
Author: Dr. Kifle Woldearagay (Mekelle University)
Year: 2013
Rural Road Drainage Design for Environmental Protection
Authors: P. J. Griffiths, A.B. Hird and P. Tomlinson
Year: 2000
Pistes Rurales et Mesures Antierosives: Recommendations Techniques (French)
Author: Heinz Bender
Year: 2009
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