Climate change predictions forecast decreased precipitation together with increased rain intensity and changes in the rainfall distribution pattern along the season; thus, runoff management and rainwater treatment are at the focus of discourse and planning and are implemented extensively in many countries around the world.
Before the winter, the staff of the nature park established retention and infiltration ponds in the pine grove; these ponds drain runoff flow towards Timsah Stream. Together with young adults from Ramat Hanadiv’s “Junior Rangers” project, tubers originating from the area in which a new trail was built in the park were buried around the pond. These ponds drain the water flowing from the Sustainability Garden to the wadi and retain it for the purpose of infiltration to the underground aquifer.
Yes, instead of flowing to the sea, this water replenishes the groundwater and Ein Zur spring.
Moreover, Ramat Hanadiv has begun mapping and building a model of runoff flow on site, with the aim of minimising runoff loss, increasing the infiltration of high quality water to the aquifer, and enjoying a range of other benefits.
When the mapping is complete, natural systems will be planned for water diversion, retention and infiltration, while supporting natural habitats and minimising runoff flow out of Ramat Hanadiv.
 Runoff - Executive summary |
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Memorial Gardens Main Entrance
The main entrance to the Memorial Gardens – located next to the Visitors Pavilion. In the entrance plaza are temporary exhibitions on a range of subjects promoted by Ramat Hanadiv
Sustainability
Establishment of the Partnership for Regional Sustainability
In 2015, Ramat Hanadiv established the Partnership for Regional Sustainability, aiming to combine forces for the quality of life in the region.
Dining Here
Dining-Kiosk
Refresh yourself at the Kiosk with a drink or snack. The kiosk is open daily.