Watershed project scope
Defined interventions around check dams, ponds and rainwater harvesting.

Representative landscapeWater stewardship
Watershed work with SPECTRA to support local water security and agriculture.

THE CHALLENGE
Water-stressed rural communities need more resilient local water systems and practical support for managing shared resources.
THE APPROACH
The program uses check dams, ponds, rainwater harvesting, and community participation in local water governance.
SIV’S ROLE
SIV Impact coordinates the project approach with the local implementation partner, connecting water replenishment objectives with field delivery and community participation.
INTENDED VALUE
The project aims to strengthen local water availability for communities and agriculture while supporting stewardship of shared resources.
PROJECT SCOPE
Defined interventions around check dams, ponds and rainwater harvesting.
Coordination with field partners and communities on delivery.
An agreed monitoring approach to assess replenishment and local water performance.
PROJECT GOALS
Water replenishment goal
Check dams, ponds and rainwater harvesting
Support local water governance
Water replenishment goals need to be assessed against the intervention, local conditions and an agreed accounting boundary. The annual figure shown here remains a target pending measured results.
These highlights describe project goals, design capacity and planned scope. They are not measured results.
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