Project Title: GOODBYE ALGAE GREEN!
The Azores' archipelagos are volcanic based, and due to this unique geographical condition, many of them have a variety of water forms, including rivers, waterfalls, underground springs, and particularly lagoons. San Miguel belongs to the Azores Eastern group, agriculture is one of the main economic activities, among it, grazing is the main agricultural activity.
Under the background of global warming, in the mid-20th century, some of the forest and woodland areas at high altitudes around the lagoon were converted to grassland and pasture areas. This human disturbance, combine with not establishing a sustainable surface drainage system, led to the gradual enrichment of nutrients in the water, so eutrophication was found in several places on this island.
The project intervenes 3 parts of the water circulation system, water collection, water purification and water usage. After establishing a series of habitats along water lines, the water quality of the lagoon and the surrounding surface runoff can be proved. At the same time, those strategies can also alleviate the problem of landslides, so that local residents and tourists can enjoy a variety of water-related activities on the island much better.
