Activity

Objective

Impact

Check dams

Stop/slow down water runoff in gullies

Recharge of groundwater and nearby wells. Creations of open water bodies

Ponds

Groundwater recharge water for cattle

Recharge of groundwater. Creation of big open water bodies

Gully plugs, Gabions

Primarily to trap sediment/silt in gullies and to stabilize the guilty

Keeps sediment out of downstream areas. Increased water infiltration due to slowing down water

Earthen loose boulders

Stabilize existing drainage system

Reduced erosion

Water harvesting plus irrigation

Ensure first and second crops by means of irrigation.

Considerable increase in food production. Increased biomass. Creation of open water bodies. Less water down-stream in catchments

Contour/boundary trenches/bunds

Stop runoff and sediment out of farmer’s field

Increased water availability and increased agricultural production. Reduced loss of especially fertile soils