Hydrology and water resources development in the Olifants River Catchment

Download or read book Hydrology and water resources development in the Olifants River Catchment written by M.P. McCartney and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2004 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olifants River is one of the major tributaries of the Limpopo River. Approximately 3,400,000 people live in its catchment and a considerable proportion of South Africa’s mining, power production and agricultural activities are concentrated there. The catchment also encompasses important tourist destinations (e.g., the Kruger National Park). Consequently, in terms of the national economy it is one of the country’s most significant waterways. The catchment is one of the first in South Africa for which a Catchment Mangement Agency (CMA) is planned.