TY  - BOOK
AU  - McShine-Mutunhu, Hazel
TI  - Couva river diversion : a problem in environmental planning
PY  - 1985///
CY  - ChaguaramasTT
PB  - Institute of Marine Affairs
N2  - 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
ER  -