Browsing Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) by Subject "Wetlands"
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Buffering Capacity Studies in a Rural aod Urban Wetlands in Lake Victoria Catchment in Uganda
(LVFO, 2001)Wetlands are known to filter water from catchments by retaining solid waste, and eroded sediments from catchment areas. Wetlands also reduce the impact of flooding, speed of flow, and hence store water while releasing it ... -
Potential Impacts of Kirinya Wetland in Treating Secondary Municipal Effluent from Jinja Stabilisation Ponds
(LVFO, 2001)Kirinya West wetland is located on the Northern shores of Lake Victoria in Jinja- Uganda The wetland receives secondary treated effluent from the stabilisation ponds owned and operated by the National Water and Sewerage ... -
A Review of Heavy Metal Removal Mechanisms in Wetlands
(LVFO, 1998)Heavy metals are released into the environment from a wide range of natural and anthropogenic sources. The rate of influx of these heavy metals into the environment exceeds their removal by natural processes. Aquatic ...