RESTORATION OF THE DRIED LAKE HARAMAYA, ETHIOPIA

OUTLINE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

1. Background of Lake Haramaya
In this section I will introduce about the following points before drying
of the lake
Lake and groundwater level
Land cover-land use
Aquatic animals
Climatic conditions
Importance to the community
2. Causes and consequences of dryness of the lake
Here I will review causes of dryness and its consequences.
Causes
Land use-land cover change
Deforestation
Over exploitation of lake and groundwater
Consequences
Lack of drinking water supply
Temperature fluctuation
Seizing of fishing and Irrigation
3. Baseline situations of the lake area
The current situation of the lake environment will be discussed as
function of
Lake and groundwater level
Land cover-land use
Aquatic animals
Climatic conditions
4. Discussion of approaches to restore the lake
Methods of restoration will be discussed here.
5. Conclusions
Finally conclusions will be made using applied methods.
6. Recommendations
Possible findings will be recommended.
7. References