Investigation of Anthropogenic Activities along the Mamouwol River in the Urban Commune of Mamou (Republic of Guinea)

The monitoring of our watercourses for their preservation must be an imperative concern of the whole population. The aim of this study is to describe the main causes of degradation and destruction of the natural resources of the Mamouwol River in the Mamou commune. Data were collected using a survey method (questionnaire, interviews and observations). The study revealed that extensive agro-pastoral activities are the main socio-economic activity of the population, accounting for 78.5%-90% and 20.30% respectively. Fishing follows (1.2%). Related activities include handicrafts and petty trade; Other human activities: hunting (11%), charcoal burning (58%), brick making and firing (45.6%). Riverbanks and water resources in the vicinity of dwellings are damaged and polluted by socio-economic activities and the use of agricultural inputs. The absence of industrial units on the path for the data collection