Impacts of Climate and Land Use Changes on the Water Resource of  Missour Oases, Morocco

Salem, Ali Ahmed; Amiri, Mustapha; Ghzal, Mohamed; Deszo, Jozsef

doi:10.5593/sgem2021v/3.2/s12.17

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“…Fundamentally, the complex task of monitoring and accurately quantifying these groundwater resources is heavily impacted by the current dearth of relevant data (Mallick et al, 2019;Salem et al, 2021). This data deficit thrusts researchers worldwide towards adopting diverse methodologies and tools in a bid to assess the volume of these resources effectively.…”

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Identification of Optimal Groundwater Storage Sites in a Semi-Arid Region: A GIS-Based Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach

Qadem,

Abduljaleel,

Amiri

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Groundwater became a key solution for satisfying water demand for billions of people in many arid and semi-arid regions where climate change has left its negative mark. That poses the necessity of identifying the potential groundwater storage sites to ensure sustainable aquifers. Water resources' availability conditions have a major impact on the socio-economic status of the area, which reflects the necessity of ensuring sustainable water resources, especially groundwater. This study aims to explore potential areas for groundwater storage in the Saïs Plateau and its middle Atlas borders in Morocco using advanced methods such as Remote Sensing (RS) data managed in a Geographic Information System (GIS). The methodology used for evaluation integrates sophisticated methods such as the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to assess the impact of relevant parameters (precipitation, lithology, rock fractures, and topography) on storage potential. The results reveal significant disparities in storage capacity between the studied regions, highlighting the major influence of climatic and geographical conditions. Areas with high storage potential are mainly concentrated in the Middle Atlas, benefiting from more permeable rocks and abundant precipitation. In contrast, the Saïs Plateau has a more limited storage capacity due to its local geological conditions and lower precipitation levels. This study provides valuable insights for strategic planning of groundwater management, not only as a model for the studied region but also for other regions facing similar challenges of climate change and population growth.

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Identification of Optimal Groundwater Storage Sites in a Semi-Arid Region: A GIS-Based Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach

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Abduljaleel,

Amiri

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“…The arid climate in the Middle Moulouya region is characterized by low precipitation and high evaporation. This has resulted in surface water being insufficient to meet the demands of various sectors (Tekken and Kropp 2012 ; Salem et al 2021 ). Therefore, the El Orjane aquifer plays a crucial role in providing groundwater to alleviate surface water shortages (Schyns 2013 ).…”

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Enhancing groundwater vulnerability assessment for improved environmental management: addressing a critical environmental concern

Abduljaleel,

Amiri,

Amen

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Groundwater serves as a primary water source for various purposes. Therefore, aquifer pollution poses a critical threat to human health and the environment. Identifying the aquifer’s highly vulnerable areas to pollution is necessary to implement appropriate remedial measures, thus ensuring groundwater sustainability. This paper aims to enhance groundwater vulnerability assessment (GWVA) to manage aquifer quality effectively. The study focuses on the El Orjane Aquifer in the Moulouya basin, Morocco, which is facing significant degradation due to olive mill wastewater. Groundwater vulnerability maps (GVMs) were generated using the DRASTIC, Pesticide DRASTIC, SINTACS, and SI methods. To assess the effectiveness of the proposed improvements, 24 piezometers were installed to measure nitrate concentrations, a common indicator of groundwater contamination. This study aimed to enhance GWVA by incorporating new layers, such as land use, and adjusting parameter rates based on a comprehensive sensitivity analysis. The results demonstrate a significant increase in Pearson correlation values (PCV) between the produced GVMs and measured nitrate concentrations. For instance, the PCV for the DRASTIC method improved from 0.42 to 0.75 after adding the land use layer and adjusting parameter rates using the Wilcoxon method. These findings offer valuable insights for accurately assessing groundwater vulnerability in areas with similar hazards and hydrological conditions, particularly in semi-arid and arid regions. They contribute to improving groundwater and environmental management practices, ensuring the long-term sustainability of aquifers.

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Monitoring and Assessment Drought Dynamics in High and Middle Moulouya, Morroco Using Remote Sensing and Meteorological-Based Indices

Salem,

Amiri,

Abduljaleel

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Impacts of Climate and Land Use Changes on the Water Resource of Missour Oases, Morocco

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Identification of Optimal Groundwater Storage Sites in a Semi-Arid Region: A GIS-Based Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach

Identification of Optimal Groundwater Storage Sites in a Semi-Arid Region: A GIS-Based Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach

Enhancing groundwater vulnerability assessment for improved environmental management: addressing a critical environmental concern

Monitoring and Assessment Drought Dynamics in High and Middle Moulouya, Morroco Using Remote Sensing and Meteorological-Based Indices

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