National Science Week
National Science Week provides an opportunity to showcase the advancements in geological sciences that advance ... Read more
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Divided by water
South Africa is a water scarce country receiving an average annual rainfall of less than ... Read more
6 ways Umvoto is helping to protect biodiversity
At Umvoto protecting biological diversity is a core principle that informs all of our work. ... Read more
Borehole test-pumping: What you need to know
Groundwater users often neglect test-pumping boreholes once drilling is complete. Test-pumping is crucial towards understanding ... Read more
Earth Day: The importance of groundwater
Protecting our precious resource: The importance of groundwater on Earth Day Earth Day is a ... Read more
Cape Town’s Water Crisis Response: Navigating Accelerating Change
Cape Town’s water shortage The City of Cape Town (CCT) experienced a severe water shortage ... Read more
Why are wetlands important?
Reduce flood flows Wetlands absorb initial surges in water flows along rivers. Floodplain wetlands provide ... Read more
Groundwater Monitoring – Why is it so important?
Why is groundwater monitoring important? Groundwater is a vital water resource that is more frequently ... Read more
Integrated Water Resource Management in the Berg Catchment
Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) promotes the coordinated development and management of water resources to ... Read more
Integrated Water Resource Management in Hermanus
Umvoto’s role in Integrated Water Resource Management Umvoto is geared towards promoting Integrated Water Resources ... Read more
