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Wa:k–where the water goes in
Jul 18, 2022
The podcast explores the history and challenges of water management in Southern Arizona, specifically focusing on the Tohono O’odham Nation and their sustainable practices. It discusses the intricate canal systems built by the Huhugam and Tahanaothum tribes, the impact of the DAWS Act on tribal lands, water management in a desert community, and the practice of dryland farming. The episode also highlights efforts for water rights, legislation for Colorado River Water access, and preserving cultural traditions.
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- The Tohono O’odham Nation and its predecessors had sophisticated canal systems to manage water, demonstrating the importance of conserving and managing water resources collectively.
- The arrival of white settlers in the region led to challenges in water management, including the depletion of groundwater and drying up of rivers, but efforts to restore water sources have been made through legislation and the adoption of traditional farming techniques.
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Resilience through Traditional Water Management Systems
The Hukum and Tohanaothum nations created sophisticated canal systems to manage water and sustain flood irrigation for farming. These systems, built by their ancestors, were among the most extensive and complex in North America. They understood the importance of conserving water and managing resources collectively and sustainably, ensuring the needs of future generations and other living beings were met.
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