Reflection Question by Wilma van Staden

2026-02-05 15:38:38 UTC

I have observed a lot of blue green algae in a certain stream causing spacious species to die hence why I want to monitor that stream and bring life to it.

2026-02-07 07:26:18 UTC

A lot of my studies, primarily in my third year, and my research proposal were surrounding the Jukskei River in Douglasdale and how effective citizen science data would be to monitor it; however, there is one major question that comes to mind based on other related studies due to sources of pollution on the main river further upstream.

Research Question:

What are the primary sources of pollutants entering the Jukskei River in Douglasdale, and how do they relate to upstream pollution patterns identified in Alexandra?

2026-02-12 10:56:53 UTC

How do surrounding land-use activities such as settlements and waste disposal influence water quality and aquatic life in the stream over time?

2026-02-12 15:21:16 UTC

The stream I would like to monitor is located in a remote area and with many agricultural activities taking place. But currently restoration work is taking place to fix the riverbank.

My research question is how does the restoration or rehabilitation work being done influence the water quality in the stream.

2026-02-12 15:22:05 UTC

haven't identified a stream as yet but, but I am interested in the community members who volunteer to participate in citizen science. my reseach question would be what motivates communities and how is participation sustained?

2026-02-12 15:24:13 UTC

I have already observed that the stream is always foamy. Hence my research question will be: How does the human activity of washing in the river affect the quality and livelihood of the aquatic life in the stream?

2026-02-12 15:26:54 UTC

How do levels of turbidity, pH, and nitrate concentration change upstream and downstream of areas where community activities take place?

sukumaninicholus18 — 2026-02-12 15:27:43 UTC

Doing research investigates whether microplastics in surface sediments influence the germination and early growth of harmful algal bloom resting stages. It focuses on the interaction between microplastic pollution and benthic seed banks, which play a central role in bloom initiation in eutrophic systems. Roodeplaat Dam was selected because it has a documented history of recurrent cyanobacterial blooms linked to nutrient enrichment and internal loading processes , making it an appropriate system for studying bloom dynamics. The dam is also located within an urbanised catchment exposed to wastewater discharge and runoff, which are recognised sources of microplastics in freshwater systems.

siya2muna — 2026-02-12 15:29:03 UTC

The river that I will monitor is uMzinyathi river in northern KZN. The river is affected by Human activities and agricultural activities. I will be using miniSASS to assess the impact of these activities on water quality.

2026-03-14 11:58:59 UTC

the research question will be: How do human activities such as washing in the river affect the quality of the water in the river?

2026-03-23 04:01:38 UTC

My research topic will be on the Mutshindudi river which is located in the Limpopo province near the University of Venda. What I've noticed occurred around the river is that it is used for traditional rituals and it is considered spirituality significant. My research topic will be: How to human activities around Toyota affects the water quality and biodiversity of the Mutshindudi River.