CDM News - December 2007 - (Page 9)

Schoolchildren participate in hands-on demonstrations of the water cycle, pollution sources, and disposal systems; enjoy puppet shows featuring the character Tartoush (Splash); and receive backpacks, coloring books, puzzles, and other items that remind them to “keep our water clean.” Watershed management is a complex task. The vision to identify an integrated approach and the sustained commitment to develop the processes are already reaping benefits. Total nitrate levels in a key spring have dropped by more than half thanks to good watershed management practices. Through training and technical assistance, Jordan’s laboratories have maintained their international accreditation. The team’s hydrogeologists identified several highly vulnerable areas and have devised approaches to protect their water quality. The number of houses connected to central sewer lines has increased dramatically, reducing the common practice of disposing of household wastes into caves and other permeable cesspits. “We’ve encouraged all stakeholders to participate, bringing them together in shared activities,” noted And members of the public, including children, CDM’s Bashar S. Khalil, who leads the water quality are more aware than ever of their own environmentesting component. “We’re involving the community tal impacts and ways to protect Jordan’s precious in creating solutions to pollution that comes from water supplies. Abu Hijleh summarized the team’s their own daily activities and hope this program sentiments: “The greatest reward for us is knowing will be replicated to cover all of Jordan, possibly as that we have delivered a program with such tremenpart of a national watershed management plan,” dous potential for long-term benefit.” added Ahmad Abu Hijleh, CDM’s deputy chief | Michelle S. Bernhart of party. Decision making tools will allow the government to prioritize watersheds, evaluate water quality risks, and make informed decisions about funding. The team is developing systems and increasing capacity to ensure this sustainability. Immediate and Long-Term Rewards 9

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CDM News - December 2007 Contents Sustainable Utility Design for Harvard University’s Expansion Plan Sustainability Takes Flight at Los Angeles World Airports Sustainable Water Management in Jordan Operating in the 4th Dimension Interview: Brendan Harley on Integrated Urban Water Resources Management Modeling New Orleans’ Urban Metabolism Sustainability at CDM Highlights

CDM News - December 2007

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