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A bio-indicator assessment towards the rehabilitation of the Stiebeuel River, Franschhoek, South Africa

Author: Cameron, Kieran Date: 2019 Increased urbanization coupled with the effects of urban stream syndrome and urban informal settlements are degrading rivers and causing a decline in habitat integrity and the delivery of ecosystem services. There is a need to ... Read more
Adult conceptions of the environment: an analysis of a formal curriculum in Environmental Education

Author: Reddy, Shaada Date: 1996 This research reports on an evaluation of conceptions of the environment held by a group of students at the University of Cape Town. This group of students were all registered for the degree of Bachelor of Education, and included in their ... Read more
An analysis of discharge and water quality of an urban river and implications for stormwater harvesting

Author: Aziz, Fahad Date: 2020 Development in urban catchments often result in rivers being converted into large stormwater canals where stormwater is removed as quickly as possible to prevent flooding. A combination of elevated peak flows, increased nutrients and contaminants ... Read more
Analysing peak flow attenuation in an urban wetland

Author: Giermek, Monica Grace Date: 2015 Worldwide urbanization and climate change are influential in changing precipitation patterns and hydrological flow resulting in event driven urban flooding. The approach to flood protection has recently shifted from engineered and technical ... Read more
Analysing stormwater temperature at site-specific discharge points along the Liesbeek River, South Africa

Author: Crisp, Annesley Date: 2016 Increased urban development has resulted in increased impervious landcover and the removal of natural vegetation. The continued anthropic modification of the Earth's surface towards an urban state, has had profound effects on the surrounding ... Read more
An analysis of diatoms as biological indicators of water quality in rivers of the Western Cape

Author: Slingers, Oliver Date: 2015 In South Africa the systematic collection of water samples from surface waters and the collation of results is the responsibility of the Department of Water and Sanitation, previously the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry. Local ... Read more
An analysis of surface water from an informal settlement, Langrug, Franschhoek: down a slippery slope

Author: Fell, Jessica Date: 2018 Contaminated surface water from limited sanitation and drainage systems in informal settlements degrades receiving rivers. However, little is known about the water quality and flow of rivers draining informally settled catchments. This study ... Read more
An analysis of the ability of small urban wetlands to treat stormwater: the case of Princess Vlei wetland, Cape Town

Author: Underhill, Laura Date: 2018 The consequences of poor water quality on urban aquatic ecosystems have been well established by researchers worldwide. Stormwater management in the urban areas of South Africa predominately focuses on the collection and diversion of runoff ... Read more
An analysis of the performance of constructed wetlands in the treatment of domestic wastewater in the Western Cape, South Africa

Author: Lakay, Vanessa Monique Date: 2013 Constructed wetlands (CWs) are being introduced in many parts of the world to treat wastewater. CWs offer several advantages over conventional treatment, most notably to save costs and energy. By contrast there are several limitations associated ... Read more
An analysis of the spatial and temporal changes in the Riparian zone of the Berg River in the vicinity of Hermon: implications for governance

Author: Nyemba, Anesu Angelic Date: 2013 Riparian zones broadly refer to the interface between terrestrial and aquatic systems. It is widely acknowledged that riparian zones provide a number of services including that of an ecological corridor for migration of animal species; a ... Read more
An analysis of water quality discharging into the Berg River at Paarl, Western Cape

Author: Mgese, Sivile Date: 2010 In densely settled urban and peri-urban areas of South Africa, stormwater infrastructure is frequently being used as a conduit for the daily discharge of effluents resulting in the deterioration of rivers and other receiving water bodies. ... Read more
Applying water footprint assessment with the aim of achieving sustainable water resource management at a large commercial beef cattle feedlot in Gauteng Province

Author: Pearce, Lisa Date: 2016 The commercial production of beef meat is associated with a wide array of environmental impacts, and is itself very sensitive to environmental conditions. Water in particular is a critical environmental resource and the commercial success of ... Read more
The capacity of the Cape Flats aquifer and its role in water sensitive urban design in Cape Town

Author: Mauck, Benjamin Alan Date: 2017 There is growing concern that South Africa's urban centres are becoming increasingly vulnerable to water scarcity due to stressed surface water resources, rapid urbanisation, climate change and increasing demand for water. Furthermore, South ... Read more
The concept of shared risk in public and private sector water security: a case study of Grabouw and the Elgin Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

Author: Baleta, Hannah Francis Date: 2015 This thesis investigates water risk in small-to medium-sized agro-processing companies and the public sector. Global interest in water management from the private sector has led to an increase in the development of water risk tools that are ... Read more
Determining youths' level of understanding of environmental concepts in the sail training environment

Author: Kilian, Kay-Leigh Date: 2010 The aim of this study is to determine youths' level of understanding of selected environmental concepts measured by their verbal responses. With the hypothesis being that youth would be able to observe their environment and note differences ... Read more
An ecotourism approach to tourism development in the Green Kalahari District of the Northern Cape Province

Author: Owen, David Date: 1999 This dissertation arises from a study commissioned by the Peace Parks Foundation to investigate the feasibility of establishing a new conservation area known as the Gariep Transfrontier Conservation Area (GTFCA), entitled; Feasibility Study ... Read more
The effects of greywater irrigation on vegetable crops and soil

Author: Mzini, Loyiso Lloyd Date: 2013 Research on greywater irrigation has mainly focused attention on the reuse of greywater in relation to its quality and crop biomass but not on quality of edible vegetable crops. Thus a field experiment was established at the Umtata Dam Research ... Read more
Environmental perceptions : a case study of Fish Hoek Senior High School

Author: Mann, Peter J Date: 1997 The study was initiated as a result of a growing concern of the researcher at the apathy prevalent amongst his students at Fish Hoek Senior High School towards environmental activities which took place out of'school hours. Linked to this was ... Read more
Estimating farm dam storage using SPOT imagery

Author: Petersen, Nicole Jade Date: 2011 The objective of this study is to establish a methodology in which remote sensing can be used to support the monitoring of water resources. SPOT XS imagery and object-oriented classification was used to identify farm dams and their surface ... Read more
Evaluating the effect of information on domestic water consumers in Cape Town

Author: North, Tamara Date: 2005 Read more

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