Tourism as tragedy? Common problems with water in post-revolutionary Nicaragua

This paper examines the increased demand placed on limited water resources by a rapidly growing tourism sector in Playa Gigante, Nicaragua. Results from field campaigns suggest that recharge of the local aquifer may not meet burgeoning tourism demands for water. This paper also points to initial con...

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Published in:	International journal of water resources development Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 765 - 779
Main Authors:	LaVanchy, G. Thomas, Taylor, Matthew J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Routledge 02-10-2015
Subjects:	conflict groundwater Nicaragua tourism ASW, Nicaragua
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Summary:	This paper examines the increased demand placed on limited water resources by a rapidly growing tourism sector in Playa Gigante, Nicaragua. Results from field campaigns suggest that recharge of the local aquifer may not meet burgeoning tourism demands for water. This paper also points to initial conflicts over water between locals and tourism operations, which are further complicated by ineffective implementation of national water policies and the common pool nature of groundwater. The conclusion discusses the need for more extensive research and better implementation of water policy through community governance and collaboration.
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ISSN:	0790-0627 1360-0648
DOI:	10.1080/07900627.2014.985819