The settlements in Windhoek, Namibia are plagued by erosion problems resulting from severe rainstorms and inefficient use of rainwater. This project focused on the community of Otjomuise, and how various erosion control measures can be implemented to reverse the effects of erosion and utilize rainwater for productive purposes. Working with community members we constructed several structures that served as replicable demonstrations for residents of Otjomuise and surrounding settlements. By working alongside the community we helped mobilize an effort toward erosion control and prevention and effectively improved the sustainability of future projects.

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Creator

• Swan, Daniel E.
• Gray, Marissa L.
• Keating, Jennifer Elizabeth
• Moody, Jocelyn Ok

Subject

• Sustainability
• Water
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-052108-082927

Palavra-chave

• Water resources development
• Sustainable development--Environmental aspects
• Emergency management
• Soil conservation

Advisor

• Peet, R. Creighton
• Ludwig, Reinhold

Year

• 2008

Center

• Windhoek, Namibia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Namibia Housing Action Group & The Polytechnic of

Date created

• 2008-05-21

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright