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Rebuild a Falaj: Bring Freshwater to Al Bithnah

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Aflaj is an Arabic word which means ‘split into parts.’ The system evenly divides water between farms and therefore it is known as Falaj. Falaj Irrigation System.

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ABOUT THE ACTIVITY 

With your help, we can restore a falaj – a traditional irrigation system that was invented nearly 3,000 years ago!

A falaj is a series of traditional wells and canals which channel underground water towards community farms, settlements, plants, and wildlife, allowing all forms of life to thrive.

Join Emirates Nature-WWF, Fujairah Environmental Authority, Fujairah Adventure, and local communities as we renovate the historic falaj irrigation system and build open channels at Al Bithnah Village in Fujairah.  

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

This activity is recommended for adults. Older children can join if accompanied by an adult.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

4 hours

QUESTIONS?

Please email: support@enwwf.ae or WhatsApp at +971585323400

WHICH AREA OF IMPACT DOES IT CONTRIBUTE TO? 

With your help, the falaj restoration project will help regenerate the falaj at Al Bithnah, revive the local habitat and significantly improve freshwater access for both people and nature.

This activity also supports our objectives to:

  • Restore 20,000 m2 of natural habitats (that’s nearly the size of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque complex in Abu Dhabi!)
  • Create one Nature Trail in the UAE by 2022

Join the mission to Protect our Pollinators.

ACTIVITY SPONSOR – GREEN GIVING PARTNER

This activity is part of a project spearheaded by Emirates Nature-WWF and Etihad Rail, in collaboration with Crown Prince Court – Fujairah, Fujairah Environmental Authority, and Fujairah Adventures, with the support of the local communities, who are joining hands to explore solutions to restore access to fresh water and introducing modern water management techniques.
The project aims to promote sustainable farming and preserve the site’s biodiversity.
REGISTRATION FEE FOR NON-MEMBERS: AED 350.00
Location:
FUJAIRAH
Al Bithnah, Fujairah
DATE & TIME
Thursday, 07 October 2021 08:00 AM – 10:00 AM

 

More Information:

https://volunteer.emiratesnaturewwf.ae/events/28?utm_campaign=VP%20-%20Acquisition&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=166716825&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9Vb3a4NnTgxC6JWfh3qA8k8G7aL7fZI1ZKNXk6s5gK2KQq8gEXyEDCMPgu4tArsw2UWpKco-3kPuvftuXOWgGkykP7LQ&utm_content=166716825&utm_source=hs_email

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