Some aspects of environmental degradation due to the construction of Kampe (Omi) Dam in Kogi State, Nigeria
Abstract
Plant distribution along Kampe (Omi) Dam and Irrigation Project (KODIP) were compared in both the
riverine and lacustrine environment of the project. Sixteen aquatic plant species belonging to six families were
recorded. Cyperus iria, Pycreus lanceolatus and Elytrochorus spicatus rarely exist at the lacustrine environment of the
project due to the impoundment. Similarly 25 species of terrestrial plants were also submerged apart from other
vegetation destroyed during the construction works and land clearing for irrigation activities. Some of the dry dead
woods were being used as sources of fire wood for domestic activities in most of the communities. This is cost
ineffective, but there is need for government to extend development to these communities. Also, some decaying dead
woods along the pelagic zone of the lake were growing mushrooms which became another source of nutritious diets for
the communities. Mitigating measure
riverine and lacustrine environment of the project. Sixteen aquatic plant species belonging to six families were
recorded. Cyperus iria, Pycreus lanceolatus and Elytrochorus spicatus rarely exist at the lacustrine environment of the
project due to the impoundment. Similarly 25 species of terrestrial plants were also submerged apart from other
vegetation destroyed during the construction works and land clearing for irrigation activities. Some of the dry dead
woods were being used as sources of fire wood for domestic activities in most of the communities. This is cost
ineffective, but there is need for government to extend development to these communities. Also, some decaying dead
woods along the pelagic zone of the lake were growing mushrooms which became another source of nutritious diets for
the communities. Mitigating measure
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