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Impact Of Sand And Gravel Dredging On The Environment
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1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The main objective of this
study was to ascertain the impact of sand and gravel dredging on
environment. However at the completion of the study, the researcher
seeks to achieve the following objectives:
The impact of gravel dredging on the Lagos bar beach coastal area
The impact of sand dredging on Nigerian waters
To ascertain the consequences of gravel dredging in coastal area
The challenges of dredging on Nigeria coastal area
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTION
For the successful completion of these studies, the following research question was formulated:
What is the impact of dredging on Lagos coastal area?
What is the impact of sand dredging on Nigerian waters emphasis on Lagos coastal area?
What are the consequences of gravel dredging on infrastructural development in Lagos coastal area?
To what extent has dredging affect the infrastructural development of the region?
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
It
is conceived that at the completion of the studies, the findings will
be beneficial to the environmental agency and coastal guard who is
saddle with the responsibility of protecting the region, the study will
also be of benefit to the NIMASA who are responsible for protection of
Nigerian water ways.
Finally, the study will also be useful to academia, teachers, lecturers, researchers and the general public
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDIES
The
scope of this studies covers the impact of sand and gravel dredging on
Lagos coastal area, however, the studies have some constrain which are:
a)
AVAILABILITY OF RESEARCH MATERIAL: The research material available to
the researcher is insufficient, thereby limiting the study
b) TIME:
The time frame allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage as
the researcher have to combine other academic activities and
examinations with the study.
c) FINANCE: The finance available for
the research work does not allow for wider coverage as resources are
very limited as the researcher has other academic bills to cover.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]For thousands of years, sand and gravel have been used in the construction of roads and buildings. Today, demand for sand and gravel continues to increase. Mining operators, in conjunction with cognizant resource agencies, must work to ensure that sand mining is conducted in a responsible manner.Excessive in-stream sand-and-gravel mining causes the degradation of rivers. In-stream mining lowers the stream bottom, which may lead to bank erosion. Depletion of sand in the streambed and along coasta ... Continue reading---
