The Socio-Ecological Systems Approach to Research the Integrated Groundwater Management in an Agricultural Dryland in Mexico

Villada-Canela, Mariana; Camacho-López, R.; Muñoz-Pizza, Dalia M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-22464-6_5

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“…Regarding the role of scientific evidence in these meetings, respondents mentioned that the benefits and limitations of the research are freely discussed, but only 47% consider that the scientific information presented is sufficient or accessible. The use of language and technical jargon and information asymmetries among participants about the functioning of the environmental system (surface water versus groundwater; transboundary aquifers) was identified as an obstacle, in accordance with Villada-Canela et al [30]. Translating the scientific information and technical terms to realities more familiar with water users is essential [51].…”

Section: Perception Of Dialogue Spaces Type Of Participation and Barriers To Public Participationmentioning

confidence: 64%

“…The area has also seen increased pumping volumes because of the low price of electricity [28]. Moreover, other inefficiencies include the lack of an updated wells inventory, the lack of an updated integrated water management plan [29]; low water culture in an arid region [30], and disinformation between users and authorities regarding the groundwater quantity and Groundwater withdrawal from the Maneadero aquifer has been restricted since 1965 (limiting the drilling of new wells) [27], thus leading to reduced agricultural production and land-use change from agricultural to urban (i.e., household demands for running water and sanitation services). Furthermore, water policy is applied inefficiently: sanctions exist due to over-exploitation, but there are new allocations despite the regulations and increasing use of desalination plants for agricultural irrigation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The area has also seen increased pumping volumes because of the low price of electricity [28]. Moreover, other inefficiencies include the lack of an updated wells inventory, the lack of an updated integrated water management plan [29]; low water culture in an arid region [30], and disinformation between users and authorities regarding the groundwater quantity and quality [30]. This political situation and the natural and economic context stimulate the research and evaluation of water management options [26,[28][29][30] that broaden knowledge about actors, institutions, regulations, and policies governing the participatory process of groundwater management in the Maneadero Valley.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, several information gaps remain regarding infiltration processes or planting tolerant crops in areas lagging due to salinity. These reasons usually constitute points of conflict between different actors and sectors [30].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Public Participation for Integrated Groundwater Management: The Case of Maneadero Valley, Baja California, Mexico

Villada-Canela

Muñoz-Pizza

García-Searcy

et al. 2021

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There is a controversy in groundwater management: some people argue that public participation has decreased efficiency in decision-making, while others believe this process is not executed effectively. Questions about whether public participation results from the context involving influential people, the rules, or the way participation mechanisms were designed need examination. In this study, opportunities, barriers, and challenges of public participation were analyzed in the management of a coastal aquifer affected by marine intrusion in the Maneadero Valley, México. Mixed methods were implemented, involving 28 interviews with key actors and 50 surveys conducted during 2014 and 2017 with groundwater users. Results show that public participation is mainly determined by power differences, lack of continuity in the participatory processes, and the design of the participation mechanisms. State actors have greater decision-making power in integrated groundwater management. In contrast, groundwater users have limited participation in the process of making proposals, and their participation is generally passive. There are limitations to broad, informed, and responsible public participation: examples of these limitations include different levels of information, inappropriate institutional arrangements, failure to disseminate scientific information, lack of spaces to exercise public participation, and absence of political will. Hence, to improve Maneadero aquifer management, it is necessary to decentralize decision-making, integrate technical and non-technical knowledge, generate scientific evidence about water availability, and give a prominent role to stakeholders and users from the initial stages. In addition, internalization and water culture are required. These results can help to guide integrated groundwater management in other arid regions.

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Section: Perception Of Dialogue Spaces Type Of Participation and Barriers To Public Participationmentioning

confidence: 64%

Section: Study Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The area has also seen increased pumping volumes because of the low price of electricity [28]. Moreover, other inefficiencies include the lack of an updated wells inventory, the lack of an updated integrated water management plan [29]; low water culture in an arid region [30], and disinformation between users and authorities regarding the groundwater quantity and quality [30]. This political situation and the natural and economic context stimulate the research and evaluation of water management options [26,[28][29][30] that broaden knowledge about actors, institutions, regulations, and policies governing the participatory process of groundwater management in the Maneadero Valley.…”

Section: Study Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Plausible Solutions To Water Management Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Public Participation for Integrated Groundwater Management: The Case of Maneadero Valley, Baja California, Mexico

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“…También Aguilar-Ibarra (2009) analiza la participación comunitaria en la prevención de la contaminación del agua subterránea por considerarla un elemento clave en el logro de una mejor gestión integral. Es urgente el aumento de la participación de las personas, así como lo es la integración del conocimiento científico con los saberes locales y que éstos sean comprendidos por los tomadores de decisiones para mejorar el manejo del agua subterránea si lo que se quiere es afrontar los desafíos climáticos e hídricos, tales como la desertificación, la contaminación o los efectos del cambio climático (Villada-Canela et al, 2019).…”

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Ordenamiento territorial, agua subterránea y participación sociopolítica en Bacalar, Quintana Roo, México

Madrigal

Gracia

Schmook

et al. 2020

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A partir de un estudio interdisciplinario sobre la participación sociopolítica en la formulación del Programa de Ordenamiento Ecológico Local (POEL) de Bacalar, analizamos las motivaciones y dificultades para considerar la "vocación natural” de este territorio, es decir, la capacidad que tiene para sustentar las actividades de los diversos seres vivos que lo habitan, partiendo del hecho de que se trata de un sistema kárstico. Para incluir dicha consideración, el equipo de investigación implementó una estrategia de investigación-acción (IA) que consistió en elaborar un modelo de conectividad hidrogeológica y sumarse a las gestiones para la configuración de este instrumento de política pública. Desde un enfoque socioambiental, la investigación incluyó técnicas etnográficas como entrevistas, observación participante y diario de campo. Los resultados muestran que algunas de las representaciones territoriales de los actores son incompatibles con las características del sistema kárstico y plantean la necesidad de una política participativa, orientada a la construcción de una visión común del territorio mediante procesos de socialización del conocimiento entre los actores y los sectores involucrados. Entre las limitantes de la IA se encontró que, a pesar de lograr la convergencia de sectores, se mantuvo la dinámica inercial que hasta ahora ha impedido la entrada en vigor del POEL en un espacio cada vez más codiciado y en riesgo para el ecosistema y quienes lo habitan.

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Dryland Social-Ecological Systems in Africa

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Diop,

Hirwa

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Dryland Social-Ecological Systems in Changing Environments

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In Africa, dryland ecosystem is the largest biome complex, covering 60% of the continent and home to ~525 million people. Coupled with adverse climatic conditions and anthropogenic pressures make dryland highly vulnerable to environmental degradation. In this chapter, we elucidate an overview of dryland socio-ecological systems (DSES) in Africa. We examine dryland biodiversity as a basis for ecosystem services in Africa. Therefore, we investigate the research and technology gaps in African drylands. Finally, we conclude and highlight the future perspectives for sustainable DSES management. Sustainable development requires an understanding of and adherence to the proper functioning of DSES. We recommend to promote sustainable agricultural best practices and innovations as a tool to enhance community resilience and cope with climate change impacts on food security, use modern observational data and develop idealistic models to better understand the climate-drylands-food security nexus approaches, and strengthen dryland research and management effectiveness through emerging and affordable technologies.

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The Socio-Ecological Systems Approach to Research the Integrated Groundwater Management in an Agricultural Dryland in Mexico

Cited by 3 publications

References 22 publications

Public Participation for Integrated Groundwater Management: The Case of Maneadero Valley, Baja California, Mexico

Public Participation for Integrated Groundwater Management: The Case of Maneadero Valley, Baja California, Mexico

Ordenamiento territorial, agua subterránea y participación sociopolítica en Bacalar, Quintana Roo, México

Dryland Social-Ecological Systems in Africa

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