00882nam a2200121Ia 450000500170000008000180001710000270003524500640006226000530012630000090017952005530018858300190074120260716042958.0  a16.04.01 M175  aMcShine-Mutunhu, Hazel  aCouva river diversion : a problem in environmental planning  bInstitute of Marine AffairsaChaguaramasTTc1985  a27p.  aDetermines 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.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR