The RESERVOIR project aims to revolutionise water management strategies in the Mediterranean, ensuring sustainable water availability for future generations. Funded by the PRIMA Foundation under the Horizon Europe Research Programme of the European Union, this initiative has developed an innovative methodology for the hydrogeological characterization of large-scale aquifer systems.
Innovative Approach and Technologies
RESERVOIR employs innovative, low-cost, and non-intrusive data collection techniques, including satellite-based Earth Observation (EO) methods. These techniques are integrated into advanced numerical groundwater flow and geomechanical models, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of water management strategies.
Pilot Sites Across the Mediterranean The project has selected four water-stressed Mediterranean areas as pilot sites to implement and test its methodologies:
- The coastal aquifer of Comacchio in Italy.
- The Alto Guadalentín basin in Spain.
- The Gediz River basin in Turkey.
- The Azraq basin in Jordan. – Project leader Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), MAW member.
These sites represent diverse and critical ecosystems where effective water management is crucial to address ongoing and future water stress issues.
Watch the video and learn more about RESERVOIR’s efforts to safeguard water resources through space technology:
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