Siltation Mitigation In A Data Poor Environment: Assessing The Influence Of A Sluice On Siltation Rates In The Nga Moe Yeik Creek, Yangon

The typically mild slopes of the muddy coastline in the south of Myanmar, enable the tide to propagate deep into the mainland, carrying muddy and saline water. The Nga Moe Yeik Creek (a tributary of the Yangon River) is closed off at the upstream end during the dry season and is subject to high siltation rates. Extensive dredging is necessary to...