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Assessing the influence of groundwater recharge mechanism on non-perennial river systems, Tankwa Karoo, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
In South Africa and neighbouring countries such as Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, and Namibia, most river systems are non-perennial due to semi-arid or arid climatic characteristics. In such river systems, the interaction ...
Using coupled atmospheric-unsaturated zone model to quantify groundwater recharge to the Table Mountain Group Aquifer system, George, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The current study aimed at providing groundwater recharge estimates in a fractured rock aquifer environment that is occupied by pine plantation and indigenous forests in order to improve the understanding of the effect of ...
Investigating associations between fluvial style and the characteristics and distribution of geomorphic units in non-perennial rivers
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Although non-perennial rivers are the most dominant river type in arid and semi-arid areas, far outnumbering perennial rivers, recent reviews have shown that the knowledge base supporting non-perennial river research is ...
Identification and estimation of ecologically relevant flow indices for non-perennial rivers, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The importance of environmental flows and establishing the balance between hydrological
response and ecological functioning of rivers has been globally recognised. Methods for
determining environmental flows range from ...
Assessing the effect of the Kars Wetland on flow attenuation in the Cape Agulhas, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The Kars has a well-defined channel along the 62 km stretch from its sources in the Bredasdorp Mountains. After entering the Agulhas plain which has a very low gradient, this river changes into a triangular shaped wetland. ...
Assessing hydrogeological characteristics to establish influence of aquifer-river interaction in non-perennial river systems, Heuningnes catchment
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Over half of total flows in the global river network are composed of non-perennial rivers. This indicates the importance of non-perennial river systems in supporting the biodiversity. It has been established that groundwater ...
Using citizen science in monitoring groundwater levels to improve local groundwater governance, West coast, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Monitoring of groundwater levels provides a basis for assessing the availability of water
in aquifers, thereby informing the decisions on abstraction and uses of such water for
various purposes. It provides an understanding ...