Ecological Survey of Lake Sare and its environs for Community Livelihood
Client: Lake Basin Development Authority
Narrative Description of Project: The objective of the study was to carry out an ecological survey of Lake Sare and its environs with the objective of developing specific proposals on how the Lake resources could be utilized to improve the livelihoods of the communities within the area.
Description of Actual Services Provided by Our Staff: Log Associates undertook the socio-economic survey including institutional framework
for conservation management at the community levels; an ecological survey to determine flora and fauna; fish stock assessment; assessment of off shore activities and environmental degradation. We also developed various concepts on income generating activities that can be adopted by the communities. The proposed projects were technically and financially modeled in order to gauge their viability.
Country: Kenya
Location within Country: Siaya County
Start Date: 2011
Completion Date: 2011