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Chapter and Conference Paper
Impact of Land Use Land Cover Dynamics on Stream Flow: A Case of Borkena Watershed, Awash Basin, Ethiopia
In the recent decade, the change in land use and land cover have changed the ecosystem services more rapidly than the previous similar periods. Land use land cover (LULC) change is the major factor that affect...
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Article
Groundwater use of a small Eucalyptus patch during the dry monsoon phase
Given the critical role of water in rural development, it is essential to quantify water use by various sectors. Reportedly, a significant water loss during the dry monsoon phase is by Eucalyptus trees in the Eth...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Impact of Land Use and Landscape on Runoff and Sediment in the Sub-humid Ethiopian Highlands: The Ene-Chilala Watershed
The effect of land cover and landscape on runoff and sediment yield was evaluated in the Ethiopian highlands. We selected three small catchments: agriculture dominated watershed, bush & agriculture dominated ...
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Chapter
Koga Irrigation Scheme Water Quality Assessment, Relation to Streamflow and Implication on Crop Yield
is the of proposed large-scale irrigation schemes in sub-basin in the Upper . The schemes are to provide water for small holder farmers. The completion of Koga scheme poses various challenges and p...
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Chapter
Watershed Storage Dynamics in the Upper Blue Nile Basin: The Anjeni Experimental Watershed, Ethiopia
Understanding functions of a watershed is important for implementing appropriate soil and water conservation measures and for planning and development of sustainable water resources use. Watershed storage is a...
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Article
Biohydrology of low flows in the humid Ethiopian highlands: The Gilgel Abay catchment
In Ethiopia the population is rapidly expanding. As a consequence the landscape is rapidly changing. Eucalyptus plantations are increasing and irrigation projects are implemented. The hydrological effects of t...
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Chapter
Multi-model Approach for Spatial Evapotranspiration Map**: Comparison of Models Performance for Different Ecosystems
Accurate estimation of evapotranspiration (ET) is vital for water resource management. The FAO-56 Penman–Monteith (FAO-56 PM) is a standard method, but it requires numerous weather data. This challenges water ...
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Chapter
Evapotranspiration Modeling Using Remote Sensing and Empirical Models in the Fogera Floodplain, Ethiopia
Conventional methods and remote sensing were applied for the estimation of reference evapotranspiration and actual evapotranspiration over the Fogera floodplain. Reference evapotranspiration (ET0) by Modified Mak...
