Hydrogeologists Without Borders: Integrating Groundwater with

International Development OU WaTER Conference

Norman, Oklahoma, 23-25 September 2013

Michael E. Campana Oregon State University; HWB; and CEO, Ann Campana Judge

Foundation (http://www.acjfoundation.org)

David Bethune and Cathryn Ryan University of Calgary and HWB

Outline

1. Hydrogeology and Groundwater 2. Hydrogeologists Without Borders

(http://hwbwater.org)

(Will post PDF version at: http://www.waterwired.org)

What is Hydrogeology?

Geologic mapping

Drilling & instrumentation

Field measurements &

GW sampling

Lab analyses & interpretation;

Modeling

Hydrogeological expertise is the integrated knowledge of geology,

groundwater flow, natural groundwater chemistry and

contamination. It can be applied to the sustainable extraction of good quality

groundwater resources within the constraints of the hydrologic cycle.

Problem Statement Efforts to provide safe, improved water

supply in developing countries are thwarted and often fail because of the inability to find, develop, and sustain

supplies from groundwater. Why? Hydrogeology often not “well”-

integrated into international development efforts.

• Drought or dry season resistant • Close to point of use • Often excellent natural quality • Can be developed incrementally • Extraction technology well-known • Naturally protected from contamination

Why Groundwater?

Two Rigs: 1) Shallow Wells; 2) Deep Wells Rig (1) is actually more complicated than (2)!

Mud rotary vs. cable tool or percussion

Pumps: 1) Hand Pump; 2) High-Capacity

Groundwater for Potable Water Supply in Africa

Algeria: > 60%

Libya: 95%

Mauritania: 80%

Nigeria: > 90%

South Africa: 65%

Ghana: 80% Over 75% of improved village and small town (i.e. rural) water supplies in sub-Sahara Africa are supplied by groundwater.

Groundwater Usage in Central America

Country/City Population

(millions) Groundwater

Usage (%)

Belize 0.27 <50

Guatemala 12.6 >60

Guatemala City 2.2 90

Honduras 7.2 60-70

San Pedro Sula 0.90 60-70

El Salvador 6.9 >80

San Salvador 1.5 60

Nicaragua 5.5 95

Managua 1.3 100

Costa Rica 4.3 90

San Jose 1.0 64

Panama 3.2 50

Panama City 1.3 ND

TOTAL 40 70-90

Rural water well in Guatemala

Importance of Groundwater in Central America

2005: Initiated in Calgary by a small group of hydrogeologists 2007: Incorporated with Industry Canada 2010: Registered as a charity by the Canada Revenue Agency 2011: Board of Directors & Scientific Committee formed 2012: Retreat in Calgary; Mission & Vision Statements

HWB History

Board of Directors (secretary: Dr. Cathryn Ryan, University of Calgary)

Michael E. Campana Professor, Oregon State Univ.

John Cherry, Chair Adj. Prof., U. of Guelph

Bernadette Conant Exec. Director, Canadian Water

Network

Greg Shyba CEO, Cross Conservation

David Bethune CARA Director, University of Calgary

Catherine Main Alberta Innovates Technology Futures

Peter Thompson Director, Training & Consulting CAWST.org

Scientific Committee

Dr. Ramon Aravena University of Waterloo Canada

Dr. Stephen Foster U.K.

Dr. Ricardo Hirata University of São Paulo, Brazil

Dr. David Kreamer University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr. Antonio Chambel University of Algarve Portugal

Pending additional members from Africa and other regions

Vision

A world where groundwater is developed and sustainably managed for community water supplies

Mission

Hydrogeologists Without Borders builds capacity in

emerging regions to provide safe, sustainable water supplies

What HWB Isn’t

HWB is NOT another organization drilling community water wells

rather HWB wants to FACILITATE and provide

ADDED VALUE to the water and sanitation sector through CAPACITY BUILDING

Student Fellowships

• For hydrogeology graduate students studying in programs in emerging regions

• For thesis research expenses

• Students submit application packages to HWB Scientific Committee for selection

M.Osorio M. Eduardo A. Amaya G. Flores C. Abrego

2012 Fellowships awarded to:

How You Can Get Involved

Make a regular financial contribution to HWB via CanadaHelps

Go to: http://hwbwater.org

Volunteer with HWB

How Can Your Organization Get Involved?

• Directly support an Executive Director to take HWB ‘to the next level’

• Fund development of appropriate capacity- building materials (e.g. Wikipedia-type groundwater textbook)

• Sponsor (and mentor) an HWB student fellowship • Sponsor (and mentor) an HWB Chair at a partner

university in an emerging region

Thank you for your attention!

Comments and thoughts welcome!

info@hydrogeologistswithoutborders.org