One of the many perks of working at Umvoto is its close proximity to both the beach and the mountain, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Every Tuesday, I lace up my trail shoes and join the Trail Dawgs for an exhilarating run through the rugged terrain above Muizenberg. This isn’t just any ordinary…
What is Heritage Day Celebrated across the country on September 24th, Heritage Day is a national holiday recognising and celebrating the cultural diversity of South Africa. The theme for 2024 was “Celebrating the lives of our heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our freedom,” with the campaign tag line of “Our History,…
Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) involves purposefully recharging groundwater, commonly using treated effluent, stormwater, or excess surface water, often through infiltration or injection. MAR helps mitigate risks from climate change and population growth while providing water for reuse and environmental benefit. As Earth’s climate changes, more extreme weather conditions are experienced globally. From record-breaking heat waves…
The 24th July 2024 marked the breaking of the record for the wettest month at the Steenbras Catchment Office (~1.2 km southwest of the N2 national road, just as one drives over the top of Sir Lowry’s Pass and Steenbras Dam), since rainfall records started at the office in January 1970 (about 55 years ago).…
The International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa) are hosting their annual conference from the 27th to the 30th of August in Rustenburg North West, where the theme is ‘From roar to revolution: Unleashing the future of IEM’. Some of our team at Umvoto will be presenting at this conference. Gemma Bluff (Senior Climatologist),…
National Science Week provides an opportunity to showcase the advancements in geological sciences that advance resource exploration and management. At Umvoto, we utilise the capabilities of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to transform how we identify and assess mineral, water, and energy resources. GIS enables the compilation, analysis, and visualisation of various…
The “Refinement of Strategic Groundwater Source Areas (SWSA-gw) in South Africa” project builds upon the foundational studies conducted by the Water Research Commission (WRC) in 2013 and 2018, which established the importance of strategic water source areas for the nation’s water security (see Figure 1). Umvoto, appointed as the Professional Service Provider (PSP), aims to…
In February 2022, Umvoto was commissioned by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Chief Directorate: Water Ecosystems Management (CD: WEM) to conduct a High Confidence Groundwater Reserve Determination Study for the Berg Catchment. The study aimed to address the impacts associated with the increasing number of Water Use Licence Applications (WULAs) and the potential influences…
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