Assignment on a virtual water taxi

Stop 1

The most pressing theme is too dirty

Article 1: water as leverage in Khulna

Summary of the article

The article "Water as Leverage in Khulna" discusses the water-related challenges faced

by Khulna, a coastal city in Bangladesh. These challenges include saltwater intrusion, the

disappearance of vital waterways, coastal flooding, urban expansion, and wastewater issues.

Focus area: Bangladesh

Article 2 Water as leverage in Chennai

Summary of the article

The article "Water as Leverage in Chennai" delves into the water-related challenges faced

by Chennai, a major city on the southeastern coast of India. Chennai is known for its innovative

Erys system, a network of interconnected ponds, wetlands, and lakes that store massive

quantities of rainwater during the monsoon season.

1b)

Biodiversity
 Article selected: the Philippines Coastal Reefs

Summary of the article

This article discusses how in the coastal village of Napata in the Philippines, life has

remained relatively unchanged for generations, with fishing as the primary livelihood

Focus area: Philippines

Coastal flooding

Article selected: Rising Tides

Summary: The article "Rising Tides" discusses the pressing issue of rising sea levels,

with a focus on South-East Asia and the Pacific Territories. It discusses this by highlighting the

alarming prediction that sea levels could rise significantly by the end of the 21st century, with

estimates indicating a one-meter increase on average globally

Focus country: Southeast Asia

1c)

The 5 PS

People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.

Article selected: Consequences from Sea Water on Land

Summary of the article

 The article discusses the consequences of sea-level rise on land, with a specific focus on

the Mekong River Delta in Southeast Asia. The Mekong River Delta is a densely populated area

and one of the world's largest deltas, known for being a vital food source.

Stop 2: American waters

2a)

Feather River.

Found in the California region and flows from the northern end of the Sierra Valley in

southern Plumas County. Flows 185 miles from its headwater to the Sacramento River.

Threat

Feather River plays a key role in the relicensing of the Oroville dam, the tallest in the

USA and largest In the California state water project. The Oroville dam blocks salmons from

reaching many miles of spawning habitats. Alters the flow of water down the Feather River.

Below is a link to the map of the Feather River

https://americanrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/map-feather-river.png

Marsh Creek River

 Located in Contra Costa County, the Marsh Creek watershed is quickly urbanizing due to

the rapid growth of several communities.

Threat

The Marsh Creek Reservoir, created in the 1960s by damming a section of the creek,

helps regulate the flow and provide flood protection of Marsh Creek through developed areas.

The lower portion of Marsh Creek (below Marsh Creek Reservoir) was channelized in the 1950s

and 1960s to help control flooding in this agricultural area.

https://americanrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/map-marsh-creed-ca-credit-

ccrcd.jpg

2b)

RIVER COLORADO OF THE GRAND CANYON

THE RIVER

The Colorado River flows nearly 1,500 miles from the Rocky Mountains to the sea in

Mexico

Threat

The Colorado River is on the brink of collapse, and the Grand Canyon is in the crosshairs

as river managers

The recommended course of action

 To protect critical infrastructure including dam integrity, Hydropower generation and the

ability to deliver water Through the Grand Canyon to Nevada, Arizona, California, and Mexico,

the Federal Government and the 7 basin states must continue to modify the amount and timing of

Water allowed to flow through Glen Canyon Dam

OHIO RIVER

The Ohio River begins at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers in

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, flowing southwest and defining boundaries of Ohio, West

Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois before flowing into the Mississippi River in

Cairo, Illinois.

Threats

HE THREAT

The Ohio River Basin drains areas affected by environmental pollution from heavy

industrialization, including mining and resource extraction for energy development, chemical

production, and durable goods manufacturing. This history has resulted in significant discharges

of toxic chemicals, including legacy chemicals (such as mercury, dieldrin, PCBs, and dioxins)

What must be done?

RSANCO requires robust, sustained funding to prevent disasters and pollution through

immediate testing, long-term monitoring, and technical expertise. Sustained funding is required

for technical upgrades to their monitoring system and increases to staff capacity.
 Stop 3.

3. The concept of water footprint

The water footprint is a measure of humanity’s appropriation of fresh water in volumes of

water consumed and/or polluted.

4a. Percentage of freshwater consumption for agriculture is -70%

4b) Differentiate between green and blue water

4c) Green water refers to the water stored in the soil in the form of moisture while blue

water refers to the water found in rivers, lakes seas, and oceans.

4c) in developed countries, each person is entitled to 300 liters of water per day

How many people lack access to fresh water for drinking -3billion people

4d) virtual water refers to water consumption that is invisible to us

4e) Personal water footprint 399 .7M³ per year

5) 379

6 Using the national geographic water map.

Maps are useful as they represent the actual data to scale on a piece of paper.

7 The issue of mapping as a method of data presentation isn’t satisfying since no

convincing data is acquired.