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.contributor.authorDuvail, Stéphanie
dc.contributor.authorMwakalinga, A.B.
dc.contributor.authorEijkelenburg, A.
dc.contributor.authorHamerlynck, O.
dc.contributor.authorKindinda, K
dc.contributor.authorMajule, Amos
dc.date.accessioned2016-02-23T11:12:25Z
dc.date.available2016-02-23T11:12:25Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractt 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationDuvail, 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.en_US
dc.identifier.issn0262-6667
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/495
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAccepted author version posted online: 16 Aug 2013. Published online: 25 Mar 2014en_US
dc.subjectStiegler’s Gorge Damen_US
dc.subjectlakesen_US
dc.subjectparticipatory scienceen_US
dc.subjectenvironmental flowsen_US
dc.subjectClimate Changeen_US
dc.subjectRufiji Riveren_US
dc.subjectTanzaniaen_US
dc.titleJointly thinking the post-dam future: exchange of local and scientific knowledge on the lakes of the Lower Rufiji, Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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