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Lake Naivasha is unique in the chain of East African Rift Valley lakes in being the only freshwater ecosystem in an otherwise soda/saline lake series. Catchment rivers have never previously been surveyed. Valley topography, precipitation patterns and geology create a diversity of river systems draining into Lake Naivasha. Semi-quantitative assessment using the River Habitat Survey technique demonstrates a diversity of habitats and erosion/sedimentation patterns, reflecting the tectonic origin of the area. The survey descriptions form a basis for identification of areas where efforts will need to be directed for physical and biological protection.
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Everard, M., Vale, J.A., Harper, D.M., Tarras-Wahlberg, H. (2002). The physical attributes of the Lake Naivasha catchment rivers. In: Harper, D.M., Boar, R.R., Everard, M., Hickley, P. (eds) Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Developments in Hydrobiology, vol 168. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2031-1_2
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