Evaluation Of The Performance of The Formation of Water-Carrying Organizations As a Solution For The Optimal Management Of Water Resources: Sefidroud Irrigation And Drainage Network

Drought is a natural and reversible feature of climate and can affect almost all climate zones with any climate. The aim of this research is to investigate the upcoming obstacles in the formation of water harvesting organizations as a solution for the optimal use of existing water resources in order to prevent excessive water consumption with the participation of stakeholders. Water catchment organizations are the first form of cooperative management approach in the irrigation sector and their key role in the optimal management of agricultural water consumption is undeniable. In this study, three established pilot organizations in the area of ​​Sefidroud irrigation network were used to investigate the upcoming obstacles in the formation of water harvesting organizations. The statistical population of the members of water bodies in Sefidroud basin was defined, and the formation process of the organizations was investigated using a questionnaire with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.9, 62 items, through the active questioning method. The results showed that the formation of organizations can create a positive trend in improving the conditions of the aquifers. According to the obtained results, the most effective index is related to social indicators with a weight of 0.312, sustainability index with a weight of 0.298 and communication with a weight of 0.211, and the least effective indicators are related to the definition of tasks index with a weight of 0.13 and time index. showed with a weight of 0.14. It is also possible to use organizations as a pilot in areas that have the capacity and conditions to accept the plan, and by having a successful example, encourage other farmers to participate in the formation of organizations.