The Water Resources Use Project (WRUP) implemented by the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation (KMTNC) in the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) with the financial support of the Ford Foundation began in August 2000 and ended in July 2003. WRUP was implemented as an integral part of the KMTNC’s Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), which covers the region around the Annapurna Range of the Himalaya in northwestern Nepal. The ACA is the largest conservation area in Nepal. Hamlets and habitats of rich diversity nestle in the ACA along with looming peaks and deep gorges. The majestic snowcapped Annapurna massif is one of the world’s most spectacular amphitheatres and also a perpetual water tower.
This publication hopefully add value to the development of water knowledge in this region and ultimately assist in enhancing the livelihood conditions of the local communities and lead to better management and conservation of water resources. This book can prove helpful while replicating the best practices mentioned in the papers. It will also fill in some of the gaps in information found in the water use sector.
