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Monitoring Agricultural Dynamics and Its Impact on Water Resources Using GIS and Remote Sensing Data: A Case Study in the Ben Mansour-Mnasra Region, Kenitra, Morocco
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Author(s): Tarik Bahouq (Département de Géographie, Faculté des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Université Ibn Tofaïl, Kénita, Morocco), Amina Moumane (Département de Géographie, Faculté des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Université Ibn Tofaïl, Kénita, Morocco)and Nadia Touhami (Département de Géographie, Faculté des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Université Ibn Tofaïl, Kénita, Morocco)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 28
Source title:
Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques in Hydrology
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mouhcine Batchi (University of Ibn Tofail, Morocco)and Adil Moumane (University of Ibn Tofail, Morocco)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9651-3.ch007
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Abstract
The Ben Mansour region in the Kénitra province of northwestern Morocco, a vital agricultural hub, is facing significant environmental and hydrological challenges due to its intensive agricultural practices and climatic conditions. This study examines land use and land cover changes over two decades (2000, 2010, and 2020) and assesses groundwater quality and levels in the region. Using Landsat satellite imagery, the authors analyzed vegetation dynamics through the NDVI, revealing substantial shifts in land use. Groundwater assessments, including depth and electrical conductivity measurements, reveal critical issues of overexploitation and salinization. Groundwater levels vary widely, with notable depletion and increased salinity due to intensive extraction and seawater intrusion. These findings underscore the urgent need for sustainable water management practices and land use strategies to address the environmental impacts and ensure the long-term viability of agricultural activities in the region.
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