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The springs of the Homs countryside have provided water for drinking, agriculture and livestock, helping villages thrive and trade flourish. They have also served as social gathering places and repositories of stories and generations’ memories. Today, they are threatened by declining rainfall and recurring drought, as well as intensive, unregulated pumping of groundwater and encroachment on the springs and their channels. As a result, the flow of some has diminished while others have dried up. Researcher Rami al-Duwairi called for documenting the springs, monitoring wells and regulating water use; protecting natural waterways; supporting water harvesting and efficient irrigation; and restoring the sites while preserving the heritage stories associated with them.
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