![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2R1CALLIE_DE_WET_2009.JPG) Irrigated agriculture is a major water consumer in the basin. Source:De Wet 2007 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4TBDX_5A_130__1__1119.JPG) Gariep Dam from the air. Water management infrastructure (dams and water transfers) is essential to ensure sustainable development in the Orange-Senqu River basin. Source:Pyke 2002 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2HSWATER_COLLECTION_3.JPG) Water collection in Keetmanshoop, Namibia: provision of water is essential to ensure livelihoods in remote rural communities. Source:DRFN 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4JEPHOTO082_130__1_20.JPG) Bloemhof Dam. Source:DWAF South Africa 1998 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4GPPO20090905_0509_13.JPG) Agriculture is a vital aspect of water demand in the Orange-Senqu River basin. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4GOPO20090909_0137_13.JPG) Recreation and Tourism is a major economic activity in the Lower Orange River region. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2XYACACIA_BOTSWANA__2.JPG) Acacia Tree. Source:Hall 2007 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4SG0000914_130__1_184.JPG) Katse Dam reservoir, part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Source:Kruchem 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4H2PO20090910_0041_13.JPG) Alexander Bay. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32DYPM4_1_1MEETINGTHEW_3.JPG) Water metering is one method for monitoring use. Source:McKenzie 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E47ALOWER_ORANGE3_130_.JPG) Water must be allocated to environmental flows if critical ecosystems are to be maintained. Source:DRFN 2004 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32DZY14_1_5MEETINGTHEW_2.JPG) Livestock account for the majority of Lesotho's agricultural water use. Source:Lollie-Pop 2005 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4GLPO20090907_0385_13.JPG) Irrigated agriculture is the dominant water user in the basin. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2S7CATTLE_NEAR_KEDI_3.JPG) The cattle and beef industry is very important in Botswana. Source:Reed 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3NREROSION_LESOTHO__2.JPG) Dongas in Lesotho - soil erosion causes serious damage to agricultural land across the country due to poor land use management practices. Source:Kruchem 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3AREROSIONSSCHUTZ_M_2.JPG) Stone dams placed in erosion dongas reduces the impacts of soil erosion. Source:Kruchem 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3HCPOTHOLE_MIT_ERBS_2.JPG) A pothole field in Lesotho. Source:Kruchem 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3A5AUSSENKEHR_IRRIG_2.JPG) High value crops, such as table grapes, require irrigation throughout the year. Source:DRFN 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E5V7P1060570_130__1_49.JPG) Vineyards, such as these in the Lower Orange River region of South Africa, require signficant volumes of water to be productive. Source:Kruchem 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](../_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E2K1LANDWIRTSCHAFT_H_2.JPG) Agriculture on the Highveld in South Africa. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |