Strengthening Cooperation in Managing Water Resources in Highland Area: Ban Mae Daet Noi, Mae Daet Subdistrict, Galyani Vadhana District, Chiang Mai Province Management: Ban Mae Daet Noi, Mae Daet Subdistrict, Galyani Vadhana District, Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research is to understand the problem situation and necessarily regarding water resource management and to strengthen cooperation in water resource management at Ban Mae Daet Noi, Mae Daet Subdistrict, Galyani Vadhana District Chiang Mai Province. This is qualitative research using a participatory action research process. The key informants in the research were: 1. Area community leaders, 3 people. 2. Government agency officials, 6 people. 3. Representatives of water user groups in the community, 40 people. 4. Organizations/organizations from outside the country, 3 people. and 5. A group of academics and related experts, 4 people, totaling 56 people. The research used content and descriptive data analysis methods by checking the accuracy of the data using triangulation method.

The research results found that Problem situations in water resource management include: 1. Problems using water resources for consumption and 2. Problems using water resources for agriculture. Water resource management needs include: 1. The need to improve public water resources. 2. The need to change the use of water to use as an artesian well. 3. The need to check the quality of water sources. 4. The need to create cooperation with relevant agencies. This is to strengthen cooperation in the management of water resources in the highlands. It is divided into 6 issues: 1. History of community water resource management 2. Seasonal calendar of agricultural products 3. Mapping of inner and outer communities and 4. Creating understanding and providing knowledge. Concerning the establishment of mountain water supply regulations, 5. the establishment of village-level water management service committees, and 6. the preparation of water resources management development plans.