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Record 1 2023-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
  • Water Resources Management
  • Climate Change
CONT

A sand dam is a reinforced rubble cement wall built across a seasonal sandy river. [It is] a simple, low cost, low maintenance technology that retains rainwater and recharges groundwater. Sand dams are the most cost-effective method of water conservation in dryland environments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
  • Gestion des ressources en eau
  • Changements climatiques
CONT

Le barrage de sable est une retenue maçonnée construite en travers du lit d'une rivière saisonnière. Il retient l'eau et le sable qui viennent du bassin versant.

Spanish

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