Tag «Wetlands»

Sustainable Freshwater Pond Management in Coastal Philippines

Sustainable Freshwater Pond Management in Coastal Philippines: Mitigating Saltwater Intrusion, Reducing Evaporation, and Harnessing Water Hyacinth for Renewable Energy Abstract The strategic placement and management of freshwater ponds are critical in coastal areas like the Philippines, where risks of saltwater intrusion and significant evaporation losses during the dry season pose challenges for sustainable water storage. …

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Closed-Loop Water Remediation and Biomass System

Environmental Brief: Technical Design Considerations for [Ayni Bahay] Water Services Cooperative: Closed-Loop Water Remediation and Biomass System Overview This document outlines the technical framework and design for a water remediation system using phytoremediation principles with native reed species, wild rice cultivation, and water hyacinth biomass in a closed-loop cycle. The system will be designed to …

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2024 JJSF Fellowships – September Status Report

2024 JJSF Fellowships – September Status Report: Program Update: The following pdf provides an update on the current progress of the 2024 JJSF Fellowships, highlighting key activities and achievements. Focus Areas: The fellowships are centered around sustainable engineering, tree conservancy, water management, and wetlands. Geographical Scope: Projects are being conducted in various locations, including Antananarivo. Recent Posts: The report also …

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JJSF steps up to assist Cooperative Water Infrastructure & Permaculture Gardens in the Phillipines!

[Ayni Bahay] Cooperative Charter The Jacquelyn Jestine Sanders Foundation is so pleased to step up to the plate and assist the Ayni Bahay community in their pursuit of a vibrant and capable self sufficent cooperative in the Phillipines! Disclaimer: Draft Concept for Cooperative Charter – Ayni Bahay Case Study This document is being shared as …

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Economic Viability of Constructed Wetlands for the Garden of Eden Project, Antananarivo

The Garden of Eden Project Wetlands Rice Permaculture Research Center: Economic Viability and Strategic Value Introduction The Garden of Eden Project Wetlands Rice Permaculture Research Center at the University of Antananarivo, developed in collaboration with the Jacquelyn Sanders Foundation, is a visionary initiative aimed at creating a sustainable, multifunctional agricultural research space. Through the integration …

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A Major Step Forward in the “Garden of Eden” Water Infrastructure Initiative Antananarivo

Foundation Receives Letter of Intent from University of Antananarivo: A Major Step Forward in the Garden of Eden Water Infrastructure Initiative 11 September 2024 The Jacquelyn Jestine Sanders Foundation is thrilled to announce a pivotal milestone in our ongoing efforts to address water infrastructure challenges at the University of Antananarivo. The University has officially issued …

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Rice Fields for Sustainable Water Management?

From Crisis to Opportunity: Leveraging Constructed Wetlands & Rice Fields for Sustainable Water Management [at the University of Antananarivo] Coman, SVAJ 2024 / p.266-275 Fellows from the University of Antananarivo. Make Madagascar Green Again! Water, Phytoremediation (with Rice even), Berries, & Trees. This is the Garden of Eden Concept!

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Comparison of Synthetic Liners vs. Natural Liner (Clay) in Wetlands Construction

p 193-196 SVAJ 2024 (Preview – primarily for Fellows’ benefit) EDITORIAL NOTES: The sizing of the lagoons shown below may actually lead to more area being proposed than 20,000 square meters. An adequate case study area must be compared between the 3 options analyzed … and the per meter costs may then be extrapolated later …

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