Hydrogeologists Without Borders: Integrating Groundwater with International Development

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1 Hydrogeologists Without Borders: Integrating Groundwater with International Development OU WaTER Conference Norman, Oklahoma, September 2013 Michael E. Campana Oregon State University; HWB; and CEO, Ann Campana Judge Foundation ( David Bethune and Cathryn Ryan University of Calgary and HWB

2 Outline 1. Hydrogeology and Groundwater 2. Hydrogeologists Without Borders ( (Will post PDF version at:

3 What is Hydrogeology? Geologic mapping Drilling & instrumentation Field measurements & GW sampling Lab analyses & interpretation; Modeling

4 Hydrogeological expertise is the integrated knowledge of geology, groundwater flow, natural groundwater chemistry and contamination. It can be applied to the sustainable extraction of good quality groundwater resources within the constraints of the hydrologic cycle.

5 Problem Statement Efforts to provide safe, improved water supply in developing countries are thwarted and often fail because of the inability to find, develop, and sustain supplies from groundwater. Why? Hydrogeology often not well - integrated into international development efforts.

6 Drought or dry season resistant Close to point of use Often excellent natural quality Can be developed incrementally Extraction technology well-known Naturally protected from contamination Why Groundwater?

7 Two Rigs: 1) Shallow Wells; 2) Deep Wells Rig (1) is actually more complicated than (2)! Mud rotary vs. cable tool or percussion

8 Pumps: 1) Hand Pump; 2) High-Capacity

9 Groundwater for Potable Water Supply in Africa Algeria: > 60% Libya: 95% Mauritania: 80% Nigeria: > 90% South Africa: 65% Ghana: 80% Over 75% of improved village and small town (i.e. rural) water supplies in sub-sahara Africa are supplied by groundwater.

10 Importance of Groundwater in Central America Rural water well in Guatemala Groundwater Usage in Central America Country/City Population (millions) Groundwater Usage (%) Belize 0.27 <50 Guatemala 12.6 >60 Guatemala City Honduras San Pedro Sula El Salvador 6.9 >80 San Salvador Nicaragua Managua Costa Rica San Jose Panama Panama City 1.3 ND TOTAL

11 HWB History 2005: Initiated in Calgary by a small group of hydrogeologists 2007: Incorporated with Industry Canada 2010: Registered as a charity by the Canada Revenue Agency 2011: Board of Directors & Scientific Committee formed 2012: Retreat in Calgary; Mission & Vision Statements

12 Board of Directors (secretary: Dr. Cathryn Ryan, University of Calgary) John Cherry, Chair Adj. Prof., U. of Guelph Greg Shyba CEO, Cross Conservation Catherine Main Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Michael E. Campana Professor, Oregon State Univ. Bernadette Conant Exec. Director, Canadian Water Network Peter Thompson Director, Training & Consulting CAWST.org David Bethune CARA Director, University of Calgary

13 Scientific Committee Dr. Ramon Aravena University of Waterloo Canada Dr. Antonio Chambel University of Algarve Portugal Dr. Stephen Foster U.K. Dr. Ricardo Hirata University of São Paulo, Brazil Dr. David Kreamer University of Nevada, Las Vegas Pending additional members from Africa and other regions

14 Vision A world where groundwater is developed and sustainably managed for community water supplies

15 Mission Hydrogeologists Without Borders builds capacity in emerging regions to provide safe, sustainable water supplies

16 What HWB Isn t HWB is NOT another organization drilling community water wells rather HWB wants to FACILITATE and provide ADDED VALUE to the water and sanitation sector through CAPACITY BUILDING

17 Student Fellowships For hydrogeology graduate students studying in programs in emerging regions For thesis research expenses Students submit application packages to HWB Scientific Committee for selection 2012 Fellowships awarded to: C. Abrego G. Flores A. Amaya M.Osorio M. Eduardo

18 How You Can Get Involved Make a regular financial contribution to HWB via CanadaHelps Go to: Volunteer with HWB

19 How Can Your Organization Get Involved? Directly support an Executive Director to take HWB to the next level Fund development of appropriate capacitybuilding materials (e.g. Wikipedia-type groundwater textbook) Sponsor (and mentor) an HWB student fellowship Sponsor (and mentor) an HWB Chair at a partner university in an emerging region

20 Thank you for your attention! Comments and thoughts welcome! ithoutborders.org