springshed
SPRING-shed
Definition
The total geographic area that captures precipitation and filters it through the ground to recharge a specific spring or group of springs.
Etymology
A compound of 'spring' (referring to a natural source of water) and 'shed' (used similarly to 'watershed,' denoting a division of land based on water flow), popularized in hydrological sciences to focus specifically on groundwater-fed sources.
In the news
In this article, the 'springshed' management approach is identified as the core scientific framework used to holistically restore the Heval River by protecting the recharge zones of local water sources. It matters because it shifts the focus from just the river channel to the entire landscape that sustains the flow of water.
How IFS Dharam Singh Meena Revived Uttarakhand’s Heval River Through Science and Forest Restoration
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