A - Integrated Drainage Basin Management (IDBM) Flashcards
What is the goal of Integrated Drainage Basin Management (IDBM) plans?
To deliver sustainable use of freshwater resources.
What framework does IDBM use for water management?
A basin-wide framework.
Why is IDBM challenging in some areas?
Conflicts between neighboring countries.
What is an example of poor drainage basin management in the USA?
Post-1940s dam building on Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
What was a consequence of poor management on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers?
1993 floods costing an estimated $16 billion.
Why is the Danube River management considered successful?
Focus on biodiversity, water quality, and sustainable use.
What is the economic importance of the Danube River?
Supports industry, mining, farming, energy production, and transport.
What environmental challenges has the Danube faced?
River erosion, pollution, loss of biodiversity, and wetland draining.
What is the role of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)?
Focuses on water quality, risk management, and river basin management.
What is the Lower Danube Green Corridor?
A 400,000 ha network of protected wetlands and restored sites.
List one benefit of the Lower Danube Green Corridor.
Pollution reduction, floodwater retention, or habitat creation.
What is Costa Rica’s approach to IDBM?
A tax on fossil fuels and hydro payments fund forest maintenance.
How do Costa Rica’s forests benefit lowland water users?
By regulating water quality and quantity.
What is a benefit for power companies from Costa Rica’s IDBM plan?
Reduced sedimentation behind dams.
What is a challenge for Costa Rican forest owners in IDBM?
Payments may be insufficient for economic viability.
