Irrigated agriculture is a major water consumer in the basin. Source:De Wet 2007 ( click to enlarge ) |
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 ) |
Water collection in Keetmanshoop, Namibia: provision of water is essential to ensure livelihoods in remote rural communities. Source:DRFN 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
Bloemhof Dam. Source:DWAF South Africa 1998 ( click to enlarge ) |
Agriculture is a vital aspect of water demand in the Orange-Senqu River basin. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Recreation and Tourism is a major economic activity in the Lower Orange River region. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Acacia Tree. Source:Hall 2007 ( click to enlarge ) |
Katse Dam reservoir, part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Source:Kruchem 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
Alexander Bay. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Water metering is one method for monitoring use. Source:McKenzie 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
Water must be allocated to environmental flows if critical ecosystems are to be maintained. Source:DRFN 2004 ( click to enlarge ) |
Livestock account for the majority of Lesotho's agricultural water use. Source:Lollie-Pop 2005 ( click to enlarge ) |
Irrigated agriculture is the dominant water user in the basin. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
The cattle and beef industry is very important in Botswana. Source:Reed 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
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 ) |
Stone dams placed in erosion dongas reduces the impacts of soil erosion. Source:Kruchem 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
A pothole field in Lesotho. Source:Kruchem 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
High value crops, such as table grapes, require irrigation throughout the year. Source:DRFN 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
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 ) |
Agriculture on the Highveld in South Africa. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |