This project was predominantly catchment based IWRM problem analysis through stakeholder consultations that led to the synthesis of the visions generated by stakeholders at the sub catchment level during the search for sustainable interventions. The participatory development of applicable interventions for the rehabilitation of the degradation hotspots and generally restoration of the catchments health for environmental and social sustainability in Ruhezamyenda catchment was rooted in the assessment of major catchment problems through problem ranking.
Water quality analysis was carried out at the catchment level by taking random samples to establish variations in physico-chemical and bacteriological characteristics surface water courses in conformity to the Maximum Allowable Concentrations in the Guideline values for rural drinking water in Uganda. The team further assessed the water demand which integrated analysis of water balance, spatial distribution of water yield, flow duration, domestic water demand forecasting, and agricultural water demand.
The project also carried out a hotspot analysis as well as multitemporal-spatial analysis of land use/land cover analysis for the period 2003-2013. More tasks included vegetation survey and Strategic Social and Environmental Assessment. These activities formed a strong basis for determining the catchment health.
The highly consultative Catchment Management Plan was developed with a strong knowledge base that would guide stakeholders in the implementation of different options developed during the options and scenario analysis.