New Blog from RoSPro Project: Safewarding Roads and Springs in Dhankuta, Nepal

In Nepal’s Himalayan region, where the construction of roads often disrupts vital water systems, the Roadside Spring Protection (RoSPro) project offers a new way forward.  

A collaboration between MetaMeta, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and FutureWater, RoSPro aims to address two interconnected challenges: safeguarding critical mountain springs and enhancing road resilience. 

Mountain springs are the lifeline of Nepal’s highlands, providing water for drinking, agriculture, and livestock. Yet, these essential resources are under threat. Expanding road networks often disrupt the delicate hydrogeological balance, causing springs to dry up. At the same time, unmanaged spring water damages roads, eroding their surfaces, weakening foundations, and driving up maintenance costs. The RoSPro project takes it on differently by reimagining roads as tools for protecting water resources rather than sources of harm. 

By integrating road design with local hydrogeological knowledge and engaging local stakeholders and communities during all project phases, RoSPro preserves springs while strengthening infrastructure. The project follows a five-phase approach. 

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