| Developing a GIS based integrated approach to flood management in Trinidad, West Indies. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17714856 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Trinidad and Tobago is plagued with a perennial flooding problem. The higher levels of rainfall in the wet season often lead to extensive flooding in the low-lying areas of the country. This has lead to significant damage to livestock, agricultural produce, homes and businesses particularly in the Caparo River Basin. Clearly, there is a need for developing flood mitigation and management strategies to manage flooding in the areas most affected. This paper utilizes geographic information systems to map the extent of the flooding, estimate soil loss due to erosion and estimate sediment loading in the rivers in the Caparo River Basin. In addition, the project required the development of a watershed management plan and a flood control plan. The results indicate that flooding was caused by several factors including clear cutting of vegetative cover, especially in areas of steep slopes that lead to sediment filled rivers and narrow waterways. Other factors include poor agricultural practices, and uncontrolled development in floodplains. Recommendations to manage floods in the Caparo River Basin have been provided. |
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Authors:
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Bheshem Ramlal; Serwan M J Baban |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2007-08-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of environmental management Volume: 88 ISSN: 0301-4797 ISO Abbreviation: J. Environ. Manage. Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-21 Completed Date: 2008-10-02 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401664 Medline TA: J Environ Manage Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1131-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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The Centre for Caribbean Land and Environmental Appraisal Research (CLEAR), The Office of Research, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. bheshem@eng.uwi.tt |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Disasters* Geographic Information Systems* Geologic Sediments Soil Systems Integration Trinidad and Tobago Water |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Soil; 7732-18-5/Water |
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