Date of Award
2021
Document Type
Open Access Master's Report
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MS)
Administrative Home Department
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Advisor 1
David Watkins
Committee Member 1
Kari Henquinet
Committee Member 2
Judith Perlinger
Abstract
Valle Risco is a small, rapidly growing rural town in northwest Panama. As the town grows and develops those who live there have expressed concern at sustainably managing the surrounding watershed. This report consists of some considerations and suggestions for the community of Valle Risco as they build a strong town that plays a central role in the socioeconomic development of the region. This information is based on the experience of the author while he served the town with the U.S. Peace Corps. Recommendations include solutions for wastewater management, storm water drainage, consistent water quality monitoring, and the use of ecosystem services as theme for multi-stakeholder decision-making processes. An important consideration in all decision-making processes is the recognition of indigenous sovereignty and the importance of community-based leadership.
Recommended Citation
Odekirk, Tristan, "RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A COMMUNITY-LED MULTI-STAKEHOLDER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN IN RURAL PANAMA", Open Access Master's Report, Michigan Technological University, 2021.