Asaasuen, T.
Geography Department
College of Education, Katsina-Ala
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Ako, Benjamin Tavershima
Integrated Science Department
College of Education, Katsina-Ala
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Ikyor-Tyo Iorwuese
Integrated Science Department
College of Education, Katsina-Ala
08091924994
Abstract.
Environmental Sustainability is central to the continued existence of mankind in his ever- increasing population all over the earth. The endowments of nature in all their ramifications especially water resources play vital roles in basic life sustaining routines both within the spectrum of natural cyclic operations and human activities that eventually translate to a meaningful life by the human society. This paper using documentary sources and field observation as a basis for descriptive analysis views environmental degradation through phenomenal pollution, erosion deforestation through grazing and cultivation which provokes desertification among others as major challenges facing environmental sustainability. The paper further suggests measures like protection of water-shades, afforestation, dredging of inland waterways, rain and dew harvesting, control of pollution, cloud seeding, and sinking of boreholes among others as strategies for effective management of water resources so as to broaden the scope of water availability and supply sources for use by the human society.
Keywords: Environment, Sustainability, Water, Management.
