The Stellenbosch University Water Institute (SUWI) draws from the fundamental and goal-directed research undertaken by some of the most experienced scientists at our institution. Our research is conducted in collaboration with both industry...

​At SUWI we have a heart for our natural environment and are involved with several projects collectively functioning to map river quality in South Africa. Our objective is to make a difference by producing scientifically sound data.

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The last benchmark survey was done over two decades ago. The invasive weeping bottlebrush has already established in a substantial stretch of the river and is spreading rapidly. Key data on native species that persist adjacent to invasives...