Ebook: Management of Water Resources in Protected Areas

Natural ecosystems are heavily dependent on water, as it is essential to the development of life. The ecology and landscape play an important role in the quality and availability of water. It is no coincidence that exceptional hydrological phenomena are found in protected areas. Such is the case with, for example, the geothermic occurrences (principally, geysers) in America's Yellowstone National Park , the oldest park in the world. The Ramsar wetlands (where the ecosystem’s dependency on water is strongly evident), The Iguaçu Falls (on the border of Argentina and Brazil), or the Zapata Swamp (the largest of its kind on the Caribbean island of Cuba) further exemplify this point. However, in many cases, the conservation strategies for hydraulic resources in protected areas are ignored, or simply deprived of the attention they require. There are many types of suitable management strategies for planning and protecting our valuable treasures. Hydraulic resource management in protected areas is something that must not be separated from these conservation measures. The first Symposium for the Management of Hydraulic Resources in Protected Areas was intended to be a framework of communication about experiences with water resource management in protected areas. Advances in research and possible solutions to the problems within these areas were discussed. The contributions in this proceedings volume are grouped under seven main themes: Purification and reuse of wastewater in rural communities; Impact of public use on water resources; Vulnerability and risks associated with aquifers, Design and management water resources in protected areas; Research and monitoring of water resources in protected areas; Water and its importance as a source of renewable energy in protected spaces; and Geodiversity and conservation of areas with hydraulic heritage.

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Natural ecosystems are heavily dependent on water, as it is essential to the development of life. The ecology and landscape play an important role in the quality and availability of water. It is no coincidence that exceptional hydrological phenomena are found in protected areas. Such is the case with, for example, the geothermic occurrences (principally, geysers) in America's Yellowstone National Park , the oldest park in the world. The Ramsar wetlands (where the ecosystem’s dependency on water is strongly evident), The Igua?u Falls (on the border of Argentina and Brazil), or the Zapata Swamp (the largest of its kind on the Caribbean island of Cuba) further exemplify this point. However, in many cases, the conservation strategies for hydraulic resources in protected areas are ignored, or simply deprived of the attention they require. There are many types of suitable management strategies for planning and protecting our valuable treasures. Hydraulic resource management in protected areas is something that must not be separated from these conservation measures. The first Symposium for the Management of Hydraulic Resources in Protected Areas was intended to be a framework of communication about experiences with water resource management in protected areas. Advances in research and possible solutions to the problems within these areas were discussed. The contributions in this proceedings volume are grouped under seven main themes: Purification and reuse of wastewater in rural communities; Impact of public use on water resources; Vulnerability and risks associated with aquifers, Design and management water resources in protected areas; Research and monitoring of water resources in protected areas; Water and its importance as a source of renewable energy in protected spaces; and Geodiversity and conservation of areas with hydraulic heritage.

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Natural ecosystems are heavily dependent on water, as it is essential to the development of life. The ecology and landscape play an important role in the quality and availability of water. It is no coincidence that exceptional hydrological phenomena are found in protected areas. Such is the case with, for example, the geothermic occurrences (principally, geysers) in America's Yellowstone National Park , the oldest park in the world. The Ramsar wetlands (where the ecosystem’s dependency on water is strongly evident), The Igua?u Falls (on the border of Argentina and Brazil), or the Zapata Swamp (the largest of its kind on the Caribbean island of Cuba) further exemplify this point. However, in many cases, the conservation strategies for hydraulic resources in protected areas are ignored, or simply deprived of the attention they require. There are many types of suitable management strategies for planning and protecting our valuable treasures. Hydraulic resource management in protected areas is something that must not be separated from these conservation measures. The first Symposium for the Management of Hydraulic Resources in Protected Areas was intended to be a framework of communication about experiences with water resource management in protected areas. Advances in research and possible solutions to the problems within these areas were discussed. The contributions in this proceedings volume are grouped under seven main themes: Purification and reuse of wastewater in rural communities; Impact of public use on water resources; Vulnerability and risks associated with aquifers, Design and management water resources in protected areas; Research and monitoring of water resources in protected areas; Water and its importance as a source of renewable energy in protected spaces; and Geodiversity and conservation of areas with hydraulic heritage.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Wastewater Problems in Rural Communities, Their Influence on Sustainable Management in Protected Areas....Pages 3-9
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse as a Tool for the Social and Environmental Improvement of Populations Within Protected Environments....Pages 11-19
Systems Design of Wastewater Treatment by Extensive Purification Technologies: Application in Chiapas, Mexico....Pages 21-28
Proposal of a Slow Filter of Sand for the Treatment of Water at House Level in Protected Areas....Pages 29-36
Front Matter....Pages 37-37
Environmental Impact of Human Activities on Water Resources and Its Characterization for Management and Planning of Natural Areas “Las Batuecas-Sierra Francia” and “Quilamas” (Salamanca, Spain)....Pages 39-45
Human Effect Over the Chemical Denudation Development in the Coastal Limestone Aquifer, Havana Southern Plane, Cuba....Pages 47-55
Hydrogeochemical Processes Effect Over the Water Quality in the Coastal Limestone Aquifer of G?ira-Quivic?n, Havana Southern Plane, Cuba....Pages 57-65
Front Matter....Pages 67-67
Characterization of the Vulnerability to the Contamination in Defined Areas of the Vento Aquifer, Validated with Geophysical Methods....Pages 69-76
Assessing the Vulnerability of Groundwater Pollution at Sensitive Areas by Geophysical Methods....Pages 77-85
Mapping Groundwater Vulnerability in Guanahacabibes National Park, Western of Cuba....Pages 87-94
First Outcomes in the Application of PaPRIKa Method to Assess Aquifer Vulnerability in Tropical Karst Mountain: Santo Tom?s Watershed: Vi?ales National Park, Cuba....Pages 95-101
Assessment of Groundwater Protection Zones at the Vi?ales National Park, Cuba....Pages 103-110
Front Matter....Pages 111-111
Flood Hazard Mapping of the Yeltes River Basin for Planning of Natural Spaces “Los Batuecas-Sierra de Francia” and “Quilamas” and Their Area of Influence (Salamanca, Spain)....Pages 113-119
Estimation of Water Excess in the Medium and High Basins of Yanuncay River (Cuenca-Ecuador) by Approximation of Monthly: Distributed Water Balance....Pages 121-128
Sustainable Management of Hydraulic Resources in Sagua la Grande Basin (Villa Clara Province, Cuba), a Simulation Model with Systems Dynamics....Pages 129-135
Water Resources Management in Small Mountain Watersheds in the Humid Tropics: The Hydrologic System of the Santo Tomas Cave System, Pinar del Rio, Cuba....Pages 137-144
The Relationship Between Surface Waters and Groundwaters in the Coastal Wetlands of Campo de Dal?as (Almer?a, SE Spain) and Their Importance for Sustainable Water Management....Pages 145-152
Analysis of the Decision-Making Process in Wetland Management-Ramsar Wetlands. Case Study: Abras de Mantequilla Wetland: Los R?os Province, Ecuador....Pages 153-159
3D Detrital Aquifer Modelling for Water Resources Management of the Regional Park of the Lower Courses of Manzanares and Jarama Rivers (Madrid, Spain)....Pages 161-167
Front Matter....Pages 169-169
Preliminary Characterization of the Hydrodynamic of Karstic Aquifer in the “Promontorio de Cabrera”, Province of Maria Trinidad S?nchez, Dominican Republic....Pages 171-177
Front Matter....Pages 169-169
Underground Water of Deep Circulation in the National Park Guanahacabibes, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba: Another Alternative with Water Supply Aims....Pages 179-186
Aquifer Recharge Capacity in the Protected Area South of the Basin of Mexico....Pages 187-193
Obtaining Hydrological Indicators by Analysing the Flow Conversion of Rainfall in Basins of the Mediterranean Coastline, Alicante Province, Spain....Pages 195-201
The Influences of Precipitations Variability in the Surface Runoff of Han?bana Catchment, Main Contributor of the Largest Wetland in Cuba....Pages 203-210
Geochemistry of Waters from Tropical Karst Mountain of Western Cuba....Pages 211-220
Aspects of the Thermodynamics and Kinetics of the System CO2-H2O-Carbonates in Tropical Karst Mountain of Western Cuba....Pages 221-232
“MODELAGUA”: An Interactive Program of Inverse Mass-Balance Model for Geochemical Study: An Example of its Application in Aguascalientes, Mexico....Pages 233-241
Hydrochemical Evaluation of La Gomera Aquifers (Canary Islands) and its Relationship to Garajonay National Park....Pages 243-251
Contamination and Protection of Surface Water Source in Czech Republic....Pages 253-261
Behavior of Fecal Contamination Indicators in Waters of the Tourist Complex “Las Terrazas”, Pinar del R?o, Cuba....Pages 263-270
Preliminary Considerations About the Bacteriological Quality of the Water Used for Human and Animal Consumption at El Tibis?, Pinar del Rio, Cuba....Pages 271-276
Presence of Illicit Drugs in Surface Waters of Protected Natural Wetlands Connected to Traditional Irrigation Systems and Urban Areas....Pages 277-283
Influence of Interactions of Surface Waters: Groundwaters on the Chemistry of Surface Waters in the River Andarax Catchment (Almer?a, SE Spain)....Pages 285-291
Chemical-Physical Evaluation of the Superficial Waters in Areas with Miner-Metallurgic Activity in Santa Lucia, Pinar del R?o....Pages 293-300
Seawater Intrusion in the Coastal Aquifer of Guanahacabibes, Pinar del R?o, Cuba....Pages 301-308
Seasonal Dynamic of the Vegetation at “Los Carneros” Lagoon: Handled Floral Reserve Sabanalamar-San Ubaldo, Pinar del R?o, Cuba....Pages 309-315
Front Matter....Pages 317-317
Toward the Sustainable Use of Water in Cuba....Pages 319-327
Geodiversity and Hydrological Patrimony in High Mountain Areas. Gredos Range: B?jar and El Barco Massifs, Spain. Inventory and Cataloguing....Pages 329-338
Observations About the Geology of Western Cuba, Most Significant Aquifers, and the Geomorphology of its Catching Landforms....Pages 339-346
The Importance of the Alexander von Humboldt’s Work “Island of Cuba” to the Study of Caves in Cuban Territory....Pages 347-351
Back Matter....Pages 353-363

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Natural ecosystems are heavily dependent on water, as it is essential to the development of life. The ecology and landscape play an important role in the quality and availability of water. It is no coincidence that exceptional hydrological phenomena are found in protected areas. Such is the case with, for example, the geothermic occurrences (principally, geysers) in America's Yellowstone National Park , the oldest park in the world. The Ramsar wetlands (where the ecosystem’s dependency on water is strongly evident), The Igua?u Falls (on the border of Argentina and Brazil), or the Zapata Swamp (the largest of its kind on the Caribbean island of Cuba) further exemplify this point. However, in many cases, the conservation strategies for hydraulic resources in protected areas are ignored, or simply deprived of the attention they require. There are many types of suitable management strategies for planning and protecting our valuable treasures. Hydraulic resource management in protected areas is something that must not be separated from these conservation measures. The first Symposium for the Management of Hydraulic Resources in Protected Areas was intended to be a framework of communication about experiences with water resource management in protected areas. Advances in research and possible solutions to the problems within these areas were discussed. The contributions in this proceedings volume are grouped under seven main themes: Purification and reuse of wastewater in rural communities; Impact of public use on water resources; Vulnerability and risks associated with aquifers, Design and management water resources in protected areas; Research and monitoring of water resources in protected areas; Water and its importance as a source of renewable energy in protected spaces; and Geodiversity and conservation of areas with hydraulic heritage.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Wastewater Problems in Rural Communities, Their Influence on Sustainable Management in Protected Areas....Pages 3-9
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse as a Tool for the Social and Environmental Improvement of Populations Within Protected Environments....Pages 11-19
Systems Design of Wastewater Treatment by Extensive Purification Technologies: Application in Chiapas, Mexico....Pages 21-28
Proposal of a Slow Filter of Sand for the Treatment of Water at House Level in Protected Areas....Pages 29-36
Front Matter....Pages 37-37
Environmental Impact of Human Activities on Water Resources and Its Characterization for Management and Planning of Natural Areas “Las Batuecas-Sierra Francia” and “Quilamas” (Salamanca, Spain)....Pages 39-45
Human Effect Over the Chemical Denudation Development in the Coastal Limestone Aquifer, Havana Southern Plane, Cuba....Pages 47-55
Hydrogeochemical Processes Effect Over the Water Quality in the Coastal Limestone Aquifer of G?ira-Quivic?n, Havana Southern Plane, Cuba....Pages 57-65
Front Matter....Pages 67-67
Characterization of the Vulnerability to the Contamination in Defined Areas of the Vento Aquifer, Validated with Geophysical Methods....Pages 69-76
Assessing the Vulnerability of Groundwater Pollution at Sensitive Areas by Geophysical Methods....Pages 77-85
Mapping Groundwater Vulnerability in Guanahacabibes National Park, Western of Cuba....Pages 87-94
First Outcomes in the Application of PaPRIKa Method to Assess Aquifer Vulnerability in Tropical Karst Mountain: Santo Tom?s Watershed: Vi?ales National Park, Cuba....Pages 95-101
Assessment of Groundwater Protection Zones at the Vi?ales National Park, Cuba....Pages 103-110
Front Matter....Pages 111-111
Flood Hazard Mapping of the Yeltes River Basin for Planning of Natural Spaces “Los Batuecas-Sierra de Francia” and “Quilamas” and Their Area of Influence (Salamanca, Spain)....Pages 113-119
Estimation of Water Excess in the Medium and High Basins of Yanuncay River (Cuenca-Ecuador) by Approximation of Monthly: Distributed Water Balance....Pages 121-128
Sustainable Management of Hydraulic Resources in Sagua la Grande Basin (Villa Clara Province, Cuba), a Simulation Model with Systems Dynamics....Pages 129-135
Water Resources Management in Small Mountain Watersheds in the Humid Tropics: The Hydrologic System of the Santo Tomas Cave System, Pinar del Rio, Cuba....Pages 137-144
The Relationship Between Surface Waters and Groundwaters in the Coastal Wetlands of Campo de Dal?as (Almer?a, SE Spain) and Their Importance for Sustainable Water Management....Pages 145-152
Analysis of the Decision-Making Process in Wetland Management-Ramsar Wetlands. Case Study: Abras de Mantequilla Wetland: Los R?os Province, Ecuador....Pages 153-159
3D Detrital Aquifer Modelling for Water Resources Management of the Regional Park of the Lower Courses of Manzanares and Jarama Rivers (Madrid, Spain)....Pages 161-167
Front Matter....Pages 169-169
Preliminary Characterization of the Hydrodynamic of Karstic Aquifer in the “Promontorio de Cabrera”, Province of Maria Trinidad S?nchez, Dominican Republic....Pages 171-177
Front Matter....Pages 169-169
Underground Water of Deep Circulation in the National Park Guanahacabibes, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba: Another Alternative with Water Supply Aims....Pages 179-186
Aquifer Recharge Capacity in the Protected Area South of the Basin of Mexico....Pages 187-193
Obtaining Hydrological Indicators by Analysing the Flow Conversion of Rainfall in Basins of the Mediterranean Coastline, Alicante Province, Spain....Pages 195-201
The Influences of Precipitations Variability in the Surface Runoff of Han?bana Catchment, Main Contributor of the Largest Wetland in Cuba....Pages 203-210
Geochemistry of Waters from Tropical Karst Mountain of Western Cuba....Pages 211-220
Aspects of the Thermodynamics and Kinetics of the System CO2-H2O-Carbonates in Tropical Karst Mountain of Western Cuba....Pages 221-232
“MODELAGUA”: An Interactive Program of Inverse Mass-Balance Model for Geochemical Study: An Example of its Application in Aguascalientes, Mexico....Pages 233-241
Hydrochemical Evaluation of La Gomera Aquifers (Canary Islands) and its Relationship to Garajonay National Park....Pages 243-251
Contamination and Protection of Surface Water Source in Czech Republic....Pages 253-261
Behavior of Fecal Contamination Indicators in Waters of the Tourist Complex “Las Terrazas”, Pinar del R?o, Cuba....Pages 263-270
Preliminary Considerations About the Bacteriological Quality of the Water Used for Human and Animal Consumption at El Tibis?, Pinar del Rio, Cuba....Pages 271-276
Presence of Illicit Drugs in Surface Waters of Protected Natural Wetlands Connected to Traditional Irrigation Systems and Urban Areas....Pages 277-283
Influence of Interactions of Surface Waters: Groundwaters on the Chemistry of Surface Waters in the River Andarax Catchment (Almer?a, SE Spain)....Pages 285-291
Chemical-Physical Evaluation of the Superficial Waters in Areas with Miner-Metallurgic Activity in Santa Lucia, Pinar del R?o....Pages 293-300
Seawater Intrusion in the Coastal Aquifer of Guanahacabibes, Pinar del R?o, Cuba....Pages 301-308
Seasonal Dynamic of the Vegetation at “Los Carneros” Lagoon: Handled Floral Reserve Sabanalamar-San Ubaldo, Pinar del R?o, Cuba....Pages 309-315
Front Matter....Pages 317-317
Toward the Sustainable Use of Water in Cuba....Pages 319-327
Geodiversity and Hydrological Patrimony in High Mountain Areas. Gredos Range: B?jar and El Barco Massifs, Spain. Inventory and Cataloguing....Pages 329-338
Observations About the Geology of Western Cuba, Most Significant Aquifers, and the Geomorphology of its Catching Landforms....Pages 339-346
The Importance of the Alexander von Humboldt’s Work “Island of Cuba” to the Study of Caves in Cuban Territory....Pages 347-351
Back Matter....Pages 353-363
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