Module 9 - Investments in Waterlogging and Salinity Control

• Use of participatory approaches so that inputs from stakeholders are provided during all phases of implementation.
  
• Investments to minimize drainage needs, such as effective canal lining and good on-farm irrigation water management.
  
  
• Consideration of environmental impacts to avoid water quality problems for downstream users.

Selected Readings

Asterisk (*) at the end of a reference indicates that it is available on the Web. See Appendix 1 for a full list of Websites.

Christen, E. W., and J. E. Ayars. 2001. “Subsurface Drainage System Design and Management in Irrigated Agriculture: Best Management Practices for Reducing Drainage Volume and Salt Load.” Technical Report 38-01. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Land and Water, Griffith, New South Wales.*

Madramootoo, C. A., W. R. Johnston, and L. S. Willardson. 1997. Management of Agricultural Drainage Water Quality. Water Reports 13. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).*

References Cited

Ali, A. M., H. M. van Leeuwen, and R. K. Koopmans. 2001. “Benefits of Draining Agricultural Lands in Egypt. Results of Five Years’ Monitoring Drainage Effects and Impacts.” Water Resources Development 17(4): 633-646.

Heuperman, A. F., A. S. Kapoor, H. W. Denecke. 2002. Biodrainage: Principles, Experiences and Applications. Knowledge Synthesis Report 6. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Hillel, D. 2000. Salinity Management for Sustainable Irrigation: Integrating Science, Environment, and Economics. Washington, DC: World Bank.

World Bank. 2002. “Implementing the New Rural Development Strategy in a Country Driven Process: Agriculture and Rural Development Project Profiles.” Presentation at the Country Director/Rural Sector Board Learning Event, September 8-10, sponsored by the World Bank, Antalya, Turkey.