Geospatial mapping and analysis of water availability demand-use within the Mara River basin
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Title:
Geospatial mapping and analysis of water availability demand-use within the Mara River basin
Creator:
Hoffman, Christina Marie
Publisher:
Florida International University
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English
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Thesis/dissertation

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Abstract:
The purpose of this research is to quantify water use within the Mara River Basin, an international river basin between the bordering countries of Kenya and Tanzania in Eastern Africa. This Academic theses looks at various water-use factors that exist within the basin and quantifies the amount of water they require, subsequently comparing this use to existing records of water availability. Hydrologic records, site interviews, population census data, and spatial datasets were used in combination with a geographic information system to manually and spatially determine water demand. Six water use factors were analyzed within the basin, including large-scale irrigation farms, human populations, livestock populations, wildlife populations, large-scale mining operations, and lodges and tent camps.

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Florida International University
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Florida International University
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Mara River Basin