Using the Basin Approach in the Republic of Crimea: Limitations and Opportunities

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the number of local basin councils necessary for the development of rational management decisions in the water sector of the Republic of Crimea on the basis of orographic, hydrographic structure of the Crimean Peninsula and the key factors that constrain the balanced environmental and economic use of surface water bodies Materials and methods. During the work were used general logical (analysis and synthesis), as well as geographical (cartographic) methods. Results and discussion. A possible solution to this problem is the creation of local basin councils, including representatives of local governments, various groups of water users, as well as experts familiar with the distinctive features of the Crimean rivers. Justification of their number is advisable to produce on the basis of the influence of the major factors that hamper the achievement of effective environmental and economic use of resources of the river natural and technical systems. Conclusions. Proceeding from natural and climatic conditions of the formation of the river flow, economic activity, the state of hydraulic structures in the territory of the Republic of Crimea it is advisable to organize at least three local basin councils.