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Jointly thinking the post-dam future: exchange of local and scientific knowledge on the lakes of the Lower Rufiji, Tanzania

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dc.creator Duvail, S
dc.creator Mwakalinga, A.B.
dc.creator Eijkelenburg, A.
dc.creator Hamerlynck, O.
dc.creator Kindinda, K
dc.creator Majule, Amos
dc.date 2016-02-23T11:12:25Z
dc.date 2016-02-23T11:12:25Z
dc.date 2013
dc.date.accessioned 2018-04-18T11:49:48Z
dc.date.available 2018-04-18T11:49:48Z
dc.identifier Duvail, S., Mwakalinga, A.B., Eijkelenburg, A., Hamelynck, O., Kindinda, K and A.E Majule. (2013). Joint thinking the post-dam future: exchange of local and scientific knowledge on the lakes of Lower Rufiji, Tanzania. Hydrological Sciences Journal, DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2013.827792.
dc.identifier 0262-6667
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/495
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/10221
dc.description t A large dam is planned at Stiegler’s Gorge in Tanzania. The change in the Rufiji River flood pattern will affect downstream ecosystems. This paper concentrates on the highly productive floodplain lakes that play a vital role in local livelihoods. A participatory monitoring system with village-based observers collected water level, rainfall, fisheries and food data from 2001 to 2011. Water balances of the lakes show dependence on the Rufiji River flood, with varying vulnerability. With the dam design flood of 2500 m3 s -1, lakes with a high threshold and small catchment will dry out quickly. Lakes with a lower threshold and substantial catchment are more robust but may still dry out during prolonged local drought. Analysis of rainfall (1923–2012) indicates a recent decrease. The data were analysed through feedback workshops with local observers, government technical staff and researchers. Through this collaborative approach, local capacity in preparing for the post-dam future was enhanced.
dc.language en
dc.publisher Accepted author version posted online: 16 Aug 2013. Published online: 25 Mar 2014
dc.subject Stiegler’s Gorge Dam
dc.subject lakes
dc.subject participatory science
dc.subject environmental flows
dc.subject Climate Change
dc.subject Rufiji River
dc.subject Tanzania
dc.title Jointly thinking the post-dam future: exchange of local and scientific knowledge on the lakes of the Lower Rufiji, Tanzania
dc.type Journal Article


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