SAND DAM PROJECTS

SAND DAM PROJECTS What is a Sand Dam and how do they work? Most drylands, much of Eastern & Northern kenya, are not visited by rainfall for long periods of the year. When it does come, it falls quickly and heavily. So quickly, in fact, that the water often slides atop the surface of the earth. Often, it will wash away loose topsoil which is essential for new plant growth. The water enters into established seasonal riverbeds and other waterways, quickly leaving the areas that need it and, eventually, entering permanent rivers. Sand dams are very simple constructions often built of concrete. They aren’t designed to stop the water’s natural course, merely to slow it down. In kenya, we have initiated a pilot sand dam project with partners to directly benefit to communities,domestic animals and wildlife. We have constructed sand dams at various well identified locations within seasonal water courses and the positive successes after just one rainy season are clear to see. When the rains come, the water, with silt and sand mixed in, meets with these dams and quickly builds up. The sand, which is heaviest, gets caught behind the barrier. A layer of sand builds upstream of the dam and, when that layer is tall enough, the water and silt simply flows over it and the dam wall, continuing on downstream as normal. That layer of sand that has essentially filled the dam, however, remains when the rains leave. And within that thick blanket of sand, large quantities of water are trapped, protected from evaporation, filtered clean and kept for when is needed. The surrounding habitat of the sand dam significantly improves and creates better conditions for vegetation growth. Many and varying wild animals also dig into the sand to suck up water.Lets all come together and support this water projects to be done in arid areas to fight away Water scarcity. Your small Support can give several children, communities animals water.click the link below and donate your support to.the building Water Projects Any support is highly appreciated Fundraising link https://www.the-sol-foundation.org/swecf.html 💦🌱🌱🇰🇪 Thank you for your Giving 🌿 💦🌍