River damming and changes in mangrove distribution

Abstract

Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) has minimized environmental impacts from activities installed at coastal zones. But impacts from landbased activities on the coastal zone are still poorly understood and taken into consideration in regional ICZM. In a recent report from the LOICZ-IGBP SAmBas (South American Basins) project, such impacts have been recognized as affecting the coastal zone. Among the activities listed, amming and water diversion were identified as the most significant Lacerda et al. 2001).