The WaterBlog

Where Should Hedgerows Be Planted? A GIS Journey from Maps to Farm Boundaries

posted by Frank van SteenbergenAugust 21, 2012 Over the past three-four years, the financial crisis has dominated the headlines– with … Continued

posted by Frank van SteenbergenAugust 13, 2012 What is more important – public health, or security and deterrence? To answer … Continued

Bihar in eastern India is the country’s most flood-prone state. Every year, about 76% of the population and 73% of … Continued

Posted by Frank van SteenbergenAugust 06, 2012 One of the most beautiful objects in the National Museum of the American … Continued

posted by Frank van SteenbergenJuly 30, 2012 In the Habala district of Southern Ethiopia, fluoride levels are high – significantly … Continued

posted by Frank van SteenbergenJuly 24, 2012 Imagine water being so scarce that you have to compete with bees to … Continued

by Frank van Steenbergen The dramatic story of Al Mujelis goes like this: In the past, the area used to … Continued

Geographical Incidence of Floods, 1985-2010 As this map suggests, floods are possibly the most common form of natural disaster. If … Continued

posted by Frank van SteenbergenJuly 9, 2012 We are always in search of the ‘essence.’ Even though we do not … Continued

posted by Frank van Steenbergen July 2, 2012 It is two years to go to the day of reckoning. By … Continued

Earlier this year there were riots in Raya-Kobo – the scene of the horrific 1984 drought in Ethiopia (see also … Continued

Importance of Rice Rice is a very important food crop, 50% of the total world population consumes rice. 90% of … Continued