Open-File Report 2008–1137
Abstract
Mauritania anticipates an increase in mining activities throughout the country and into the foreseeable future. Because mining-induced changes in the landscape are likely to affect their limited ground-water resources and sensitive aquatic ecosystems, a water-quality assessment program was designed for Mauritania that is based on a nationally consistent environmental stratification framework. The primary objectives of this program are to ensure that the environmental monitoring systems can quantify near real-time changes in surface-water chemistry at a local scale, and quantify intermediate- to long-term changes in groundwater and aquatic ecosystems over multiple scales. |
Version 1.0 Posted May 2008 |
Friedel, M.J., 2008, Environmental stratification framework and water-quality monitoring design strategy for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Africa: U.S. Geological Survey, Open-File Report 2008-1137. 17 p.
Abstract
Introduction
Environmental Stratification Framework
Water-Quality Monitoring
Analysis and Planning
Data Collection
Surface Water
Ground Water
Environmental Indicators and System Response
Real-Time Environmental Response
Long-Term Environmental Response
Data Management
Communication and Coordination
Summary
References Cited