MUST’s Water Sample Collection in the Rwizi Catchment
As part of a comprehensive effort to safeguard the health of the Rwizi Macro Catchment, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) embarked on a critical mission—collecting water samples from the districts of Isingiro and Kiruhura in July 2024 under MUST IUC UCoBS Sub – Project 1 entitled, “Conservation Practices for Environmental and Natural Resources”. This fieldwork, conducted on the 19th and 20th of July, marked a crucial step in understanding the intricate dynamics of water flow and quality in the Rwizi catchment, a vital lifeline for both people and nature in South Western Uganda.
The aim of this study was clear: to contribute to sustainable wetland conservation for improved catchment health. But as any environmental scientist knows, healthy wetlands rely on healthy water—and that’s where this study focused its efforts. Objectives two and three of the project sought to examine and analyse the impacts of wetland degradation on the sediments and nutrients that flow into the catchment’s rivers. By understanding these variables and how they influence water quality, the team could better inform strategies for restoring and conserving these delicate ecosystems.
