83dbf4e1-b048-426d-9284-36a982a8f639 eng Srijan Thapa ICIMOD Research Associate, Springs 977-1-5275222 977 1 5003299 ICIMOD Kathmandu Khumaltar lalitpur GPO Box 3226 Nepal metadata@icimod.org 2026-01-29T09:28:46 ISO 19115:2003/19139 1.0 WGS 1984 Status of Springs in Seven Municipalities of Kavre, Nepal 2025-01-10T11:00:00 First np Srijan Thapa ICIMOD Research Associate, Springs ICIMOD. (2025). Status of Springs in Seven Municipalities of Kavre, Nepal [Data set]. ICIMOD. https://doi.org/10.26066/RDS.1974131 This dataset presents the findings of a springshed management initiative conducted across seven municipalities in the Kavrepalanchok district of Nepal, addressing critical water stress caused by the drying of springs and ponds. Spanning 743 sq. km, the dataset includes detailed mapping of 5,689 water sources, of which 27% have dried due to factors such as earthquakes, droughts, infrastructure development, and natural disasters, while 58% of the active springs show declining flow trends. The dataset provides information on water source locations, conditions, discharge rates, usage patterns, socio-economic data of dependent users, community-implemented adaptation measures, biophysical characteristics, and governance aspects. Data collection followed a six-step protocol for springshed management, with 150 trained community resource persons (CRPs) using the Survey123 app for efficient and accurate digital documentation. This initiative demonstrates the potential of a citizen science approach to large-scale spring documentation, offering a foundation for evidence-based water resource management and policy development. The emphasis on gender inclusivity, digital innovation, and local knowledge provides valuable insights for scaling springshed management across the Hindu Kush Himalaya and similar regions. This dataset can support hydrological research, disaster impact studies, and climate adaptation planning by providing detailed insights into water source dynamics. Policymakers and practitioners can use it for evidence-based decision-making and implementing initiatives to foster community engagement in sustainable water management. Srijan Thapa ICIMOD Research Associate, Springs 977-1-5275222 977 1 5003299 ICIMOD Kathmandu Khumaltar, Lalitpur GPO Box 3226 Nepal srijan.thapa@icimod.org Springs Ponds Inventorization Springshed Management Citizen Science Kavrepalanchok Nepal Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) eng location 2023-09-16 2024-04-25 85.3892 85.8238 27.3979 27.7044