Magister Philosophiae - MPhil (Earth Science)

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    A comparison of SAAS and chemical monitoring of the rivers of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
    (University of the Western Cape, 2004) Rajele, Molefi Joseph; Okujeni, Charles; Jonker, Lewis; Dept. of Earth Science; Faculty of Science
    The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority routinely uses the South African Scoring System version 4 (SASS4) in conjunction with water chemistry to monitor water quality of rivers in the Lesotho Highlands Water Project areas. The objective of this study was to test the efficiency of SASS4 in these areas.
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    Emerging farmers in water user associations cases from the Breede Water Management area
    (University of the Western Cape, 2008) Saruchera, Davison; Jonker, Lewis; Faculty of Science
    The aim of the study is to understand the level of co-operation between emerging and commercial farmers in a Water User Associations. The effort is expected to inform policy and improve practice in the building of new water institutions as government strives to implement IWRM.
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    Empowered women in water management
    (University of the Western Cape, 2007) Zonde, Memory; Jonker, Lewis; Abrahams, Yvette; Faculty of Science
    Following South Africa's independence from apartheid rule, there has been progressive developments in policies that promote equity in all spheres including the water sector. Equality in the water sector is not only limited to water access, but also management of the water. This study investigated the factors that empower women in the water sector as an example of gender equity.
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    Stakeholder participation in the establishment of the Berg Catchment Management Agency, South Africa
    (University of the Western Cape, 2007) Gueze, Humberto; Jonker, Lewis; Dept. of Earth Science; Faculty of Science
    Enacted in 1998, the New South African Water Act has introduced a new approach to water resource management, founded on the principle of decentralization of the management of water resources to regional and local levels and the public participation. The approach has been captured in the new National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998), which allows the establishment of Catchment Management Agencies. The overall purpose of this study was to understand the trends of public participation in the establishment of Catchment Management Agencies in South Africa, by presenting the case of the Berg Catchment Management Agency.
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    Water quality trends in the Eerste River, Western Cape, 1990 - 2005
    (University of the Western Cape, 2006) Ngwenya, Faith; Jonker, Lewis; Raitt, Lincoln; Dept. of Earth Science; Faculty of Science
    The Eerste River is a river system which has, over the years, been subjected to human interference. The purpose of this study was to investigatge temporal and spatial trends in the water quality of the Eerste River between 1990 and 2005. The study results revealed that the major trends in the water quality of the Eerste River are more spatial than temporal.