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change trends in the basin over 20 years (2003-2023) and discusses the impact on the Densu River basin. Land cover changes identified include shrinking water bodies, …
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WRC (2007) identified the Densu River Basin as the most vulnerable basin in Ghana and under significant pressure due to the increasingly high population density, inadequate waste...
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Illegal mining activities have also targeted parts of the Apedwa and Atewa forests, further exacerbating environmental devastation and threatening the Densu Basin. Smallholder farmers are already feeling the …
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The Densu basin is a coastal river catchment in southern Ghana and a typical rural community like all other rural settlements in Ghana, in which the indigenous population uses groundwater, …
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This study investigates impacts of the implementation of catchment strategies on four rural communities and the coping mechanisms available to residents to cope with …
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In fact, some of the residents entirely disregard strategies such as the bans on illegal mining and Table 4 Perceptions of the impact and management.of the ban on illegal logging (N = 296) …
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Basins.5 The Coastal Basin contributes six percent of Ghana's total runoff, with the Densu Basin sustaining the Densu Delta, a key Ramsar Site.6 Groundwater Resources Most groundwater …
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In a separate interview with the GNA, Mr. Kaba Abakeh, Assistant Basin Officer at the Water Resources Commission in Koforidua, also shared concerns about the Densu River. …
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Groundwater contamination due to domestic waste discharge, mining and agricultural activities also feature significantly in the basin. The emerging issues identified in this review include …
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Several reports indicate that nearly all water bodies in Ghana have been compromised by irresponsible mining activities, which have released harmful chemicals such …
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The Densu basin has a lot of natural resources and serves as a source of livelihood for millions of people in terms of agriculture, tourism, and employment. The basin has undergone a lot of …
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The quality of groundwater resources in the Pra Basin (Ghana) is threatened by ongoing river pollution from illegal mining. To date, there are very limited data and literature on …
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Channel One News investigation reveals that miners have invaded the Densu Basin, encroaching on buffers and mining directly in the river with excavators, releasing …
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This study investigates impacts of the implementation of catchment strategies on four rural communities and the coping mechanisms available to residents to cope with …
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The Densu River, stretching 116 km from the Atiwa Forest to the Weija Dam, is facing severe degradation due to intensified irresponsible mining activities in several …
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Studying the weathering processes in the basin is made possible by the chemistry of important ions in ... Water quality of the main tributaries of the Densu stream. J. …
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The natural resources, especially water in the Densu river basin, play significant roles in the socio-economic development of Ghana. The purpose of this study was to analyse …
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The Densu River Basin has an area of 2,490 km2 and spans 11 Local Government Assemblies in three regions (i.e. Central Region, Eastern Region and the Greater Accra Region). There are …
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Vulnerability mapping models were developed for flooding, drought and surface water quality. The resulting analysis revealed that about 15% of the basin was highly vulnerable to flooding, about 1% was prone to drought and …
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An area of particular concern is the Densu Delta Ramsar site, a protected wetland in Accra. Wetlands are places where water is present at or near the soil's surface year-round or …
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The observed and perceived impacts of the ban on illegal mining indicates improved water quality, vegetation cover, and school attendance, but increased hardships in the communities. ...
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Water quality of the Densu River was studied by determining the levels of various physico-chemical parameters including trace metals for planning of the basin. The pH range …
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The pH values in the present study is alkaline than that reported in the Densu Basin (Tay and Kortatsi 2007), Bosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma District (Nkansah and Ephraim 2009) …
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Activities in and around River Densu Basin poses a threat to the quality of the river. This study, therefore, assesses the impact of human activities on the water quality of River …
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Groundwater contamination due to domestic waste discharge, mining and agricultural activities also feature significantly in the basin. The emerging issues identified in …
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2.1. Study Area Figure 1 shows an overview of the districts and the route of the River Densu in the Densu Basin. Figure 2 is the map of the study area within the Densu Basin. Figure 1. Districts …
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The observed and perceived impacts of the ban on illegal mining indicates improved water quality, vegetation cover, and school attendance, but increased hardships in …
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In the heart of Ghana, a lifeline known as the Densu River meanders through breathtaking landscapes. Sadly, this vital water source is under siege from an invisible threat of human activities. Illegal mining, or …
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Activities in and around River Densu Basin poses a threat to the quality of the river. This study, therefore, assesses the impact of human activities on the water quality of River Densu from …
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Densu River Basin in Ghana, West Africa. Study focus. ... mining and agricultural activities also feature significantly in the basin. The emerging issues identified in this review include rising …
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