Title: | Modelling the impacts of structural conservation measures on sediment and water yield in Thika-Chania catchment, Kenya |
Authors: | Gathagu, J.N., J.K. Sang and C.W. Maina |
Year: | 2017 |
Journal: | International Soil and Water Conservation Research |
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DOI: | 10.1016/j.iswcr.2017.12.007 |
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Model: | SWAT |
Broad Application Category: | hydrologic and pollutant |
Primary Application Category: | BMP and/or cropping system assessment |
Secondary Application Category: | sediment loss and transport |
Watershed Description: | 840 km^2 Thika-Chania River, which drains portions of Kiambu, Murang’a and Nyandarua countries in southwest Kenya. |
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Language: | English |
Keywords: | Terraces; Grassed waterways; SWAT; Conservation measures; Sediment yield |