The activity aims to complete the training on the restoration of basins degraded by water erosion. To do so, it is essential to collect field data with critical erosion such as laminar, gullies, gullies, and ravines.
Before field trips take place, participants will be indicated the type of information that needs to be collected, and the information that needs to be prepared beforehand, such as thematic maps and technical sheets. Both will be useful to process data into models. On many occasions, a preliminary sampling of representative points of the homogeneous area will be carried out, to serve as a basis for the collection of field data.
One critical erosion place identified is the middle basin of the Jarama River, where many Final Degree Projects and Doctoral Thesis have been carried out. This scenario is ideal for taking samples and monitoring physical indicators located in different places in the environment.
According to the European Community Water Framework Directive, to assess the quality of surface water it is necessary to establish both its ecological and chemical status, so it is not only necessary to take into account physical-chemical quality elements, but also biological and hydromorphological ones. Collaboration between subjects will be essential for students to consolidate the theoretical knowledge received in the classroom both in the chemical aspects of the body of water, as well as in the biological (aquatic flora and fauna) and hydromorphological aspects (flow, depth and width, soil structure and substrate, riparian zone structure, etc.).
ACTIVITY TYPE: Interneship
SDG TARGETS
- 6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
- 6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
- 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
- 13.2 Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
- 15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements
SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Public speaking & professional writing
- Professional attitude & work ethic
- Teamwork
RECOMMENDED ENTRY PROFILE: forest and environmental engineering, water-related profiles, ERASMUS students
INVOLVED INSTITUTIONS
- Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
COORDINATOR
José Luis García Rodríguez (josel.garcia@upm.es )
CO-COORDINATOR
Margarita Roldán Soriano (margarita.roldan@upm.es)