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Global Water Watch

a Worldwide Network of Community-Based Water Monitoring Groups. Global Water Watch. Dr. Bill Deutsch International Center for Aquaculture and Aquatic Environments Auburn University

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Global Water Watch

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  1. a Worldwide Network ofCommunity-Based Water Monitoring Groups Global Water Watch Dr. Bill DeutschInternational Center for Aquaculture and Aquatic EnvironmentsAuburn University Fifth National Monitoring ConferenceMonitoring Networks: Connecting for Clean Waterin San José, California - May 7-11, 2006

  2. Global Water Watch

  3. A Three-Part Model of Community-Based Water Monitoring

  4. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part I

  5. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part I Essential Elements • People • Technology • Credible Data

  6. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part I • Lessons Learned • A successful CBWM program requires much more than technology transfer of test kits. • Building trust and capacity are essential complements to technical training.

  7. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part II

  8. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part II Local Knowledge to Watershed Issues • Environmental Education • Protection, Restoration • Advocacy • Spread

  9. E. coli and TSS Measurements

  10. Stream Discharge Measurements in Mindanao, Philippines

  11. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part II • Lessons Learned • Community groups with relatively little formal education can understand the basics of complex watershed processes. • Spread of CBWM programs cannot be orchestrated or forced, and is sometimes impossible regardless of effort and incentives.

  12. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part III

  13. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part III Essential Elements • Sustainable Groups and Programs • Policy and Institutions • Watershed Management and Quality of Life

  14. Community-Based Water Monitoring Part III • Lessons Learned • It is important to have a general understanding of existing institutions that may support or oppose a CBWM effort. • There is no precise formula for a successful CBWM group.

  15. Contact us at: Global Water Watch 250 Upchurch HallAuburn University, Alabama, USA 36849-5419Phone: (01 888) 844-4785 Fax: (01-334) 844-9208 Email: gww@auburn.edu Website: www.globalwaterwatch.org

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