000 00906nam a2200133Ia 4500
080 _a16.04.01 M175
100 _aMcShine-Mutunhu, Hazel
245 _aCouva river diversion : a problem in environmental planning
260 _bInstitute of Marine Affairs
_aChaguaramasTT
_c1985
300 _a27p.
520 _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.
583 _c3/7/00
_kM2LMGR
942 _cM
_mM175
999 _c14771
_d14771