McShine-Mutunhu, Hazel <br/><br/>
Couva river diversion : a problem in environmental planning 

 - ChaguaramasTT  Institute of Marine Affairs  1985 
 - 27p. 
<br/><br/> Determines and assesses the ecological, sociological, & environmental impacts that result from the damming and diversion of the Couva river in central Trinidad.  Alteration of the natural drainage system; loss of wetlands and feeding grounds for fish are cited as some of the ecological impacts.  The destruction of mangroves and loss of shellfich trade; the accumulation of untreated wastes in the lake and the blocking of the Carli bay access road create sociological impacts.  Makes recommendations for the environmental management of Carli bay. 
<br/><br/><label>Universal Decimal Class. No.: </label>16.04.01 M175