A RESEARCH PROJECT
ON
EFFECTS OF SOIL EROSION ON WATER SOURCES IN THE
NORTHEASTERN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT,
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE &NATURAL RESOURCES.
ABSTRACT
Soil erosion is a grave environmental hazard that has both natural and
human causes. This study is a review of the effects of soil erosion on the
water sources in the Northeastern Enugu State, Nigeria. Since, water is viewed
as an indispensable natural resource for all facets of human development and
well being. Its utilities are gradually being destroyed by soil erosion,
induced siltation, eutrophication, pollution, water related diseases
transmission and channel abrasion. Stringent application of the proffered soil
erosion control strategies, outright ban on land use activities at the fringes
of the surface water bodies especially in the rainy season, correct water shade
management, government subsidization of soil erosion control as well as regular
monitoring of these measured by environmental protection extension personnel
will stem in the deterioration of water sources in the study area.