#123: Understanding and Mitigating Landslide Risks in Forested Watersheds: A Comprehensive Analysis
A Novel Solution to counter landslides in Rio Chagres Basin, leading to less sedimentation in Gatun Lake and more availability for Panama Canal Operations
Today's post might seem like an unexpected departure from our ongoing exploration of atmospheric fundamentals and the critical zone. However, it stems from a recent challenge I encountered while working on the Panama Canal watershed. The region faces two significant issues: landslide risks in the surrounding terrain and the complex task of managing water levels in Gatun Lake during the rainy season, which ties in closely to water scarcity during the dry season impacting trade volumes. What emerged from this work is an elegant solution that addresses both challenges simultaneously - a system that not only helps prevent landslides but also enhances baseflow contributions to the watershed.